Pharmacist Jobs in Desoto, TX

A Pharmacist plays a critical role in the pharmacy industry, ensuring patients receive the correct medications and understand how to use them safely and effectively. They review and interpret physician orders, detect potential medication interactions, dispense prescribed medications, and counsel patients on their proper usage and potential side effects. Additionally, they provide advice on healthy lifestyles, conduct health screenings, manage immunization programs, and oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and interns. Pharmacists often work in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, or they may work in research or the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmacists are required to have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited college or university. They must also pass two exams to become licensed: the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and, in most states, the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE). Important skills for a Pharmacist include strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with a diverse population, and the capacity to handle stressful situations. Prior to becoming a Pharmacist, individuals often work as Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns, or in related health care roles to gain practical experience in the field.

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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Inpatient Psychiatric

  • Dallas, TX (13 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (13 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 5 hours ago

therapy management protocols with physicians. 2....

Clinical Pharmacist / Educator

  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 1 day ago

UWorld / RxPrep is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist / Educator with 8+ years of clinical experience....

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

  • Mansfield, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mansfield, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Delivers general and specialty medication therapy management consult services and disease state management services as needed and proactively intervenes in all areas of medication use as appropriate...

District Support Pharmacist - Part Time

  • Dallas, TX (13 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (13 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 2 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist BMT

  • Bedford, TX (23 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bedford, TX (23 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Participates in the design, collection, and reporting of adverse drug reactions, drug utilization reviews, medication errors and pharmacy quality initiatives Leads the training and mentorship of pharmacists...

Pharmacist / PRN

  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 2 days ago

setting or one (1) year of recent experience in home infusion therapy Experience with compounding infused drugs Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients Good...

District Support Pharmacist - Full Time

  • Midlothian, TX (12 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Midlothian, TX (12 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 3 days ago

You will work within the district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (PM) and Rx District Leader (DL) to support our pharmacy teams....

Staff Pharmacist Full Time

  • Mansfield, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mansfield, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Medication Reconciliation Pharmacist assignments may be included on the weekend shifts....

Home Infusion/Acute Care Pharmacist Leader

  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 5 days ago

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their...

Overnight Pharmacist 7 On /7 Off

  • Mansfield, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mansfield, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 6 days ago

The Staff Pharmacist position is to perform professional, clinical tasks that will ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care and results in an optimal patient care....

Staff Pharmacist PRN (Less Than 3 Years Of Experience)

  • Midlothian, TX (12 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Midlothian, TX (12 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Minimum 2 years hospital pharmacy experience (includes residency training) Current license as a Registered Pharmacist by the state of Texas required ACPE Accredited Sterile Compounding Certification...

Pharmacist

  • Carrollton, TX (24 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (24 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws....

Clinical Pharmacist - Dallas

  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 8 days ago

of non-sterile compounding, immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM) (c) completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program, (d) completion of an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience...

Outpatient Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

  • Dallas, TX (13 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (13 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 8 days ago

The Clinical Pharmacist position is to perform professional, clinical tasks that will ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care and results in an optimal patient care....

Clinical Pharmacist- Emergency Department Overnights

  • Dallas, TX (13 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (13 miles from Desoto, TX)
  • 8 days ago

The Clinical Pharmacist position is to perform professional, clinical tasks that will ensure the highest quality of pharmaceutical care and results in an optimal patient care....

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Desoto, TX

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Desoto, TX offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.1%
Bachelor's Degree
33.5%
Master's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacists in Desoto, TX
1-2 years
28.1%
Less than 1 year
27.7%
None
27.6%
2-4 years
15.7%
6-8 years
0.6%
10+ years
0.3%


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