Pharmacist Jobs in Sugar Land, 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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Oncology Pharmacist (13 Week Travel Contract) - Texas

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Soliant Health is currently seeking a highly skilled Travel Oncology Pharmacist to support an outpatient cancer clinic located adjacent to a major teaching hospital near Webster, TX....

Clinical Pharmacist- Night Shift- Ben Taub

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago

D. degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy License & Certifications: - Texas Pharmacist License or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License; must obtain licensure within 90 days of employment. - Texas...

Pharmacist , Mid-Shift, 12:30 p to 9 p, TMC Campus

  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 1 day ago

Performs clinical interventions, which may include medication profile review, IV to oral conversion, renal dosing adjustment, antimicrobial streamlining, patient counseling, obtaining medication histories...

Staff Pharmacist (Hourly) - Sams Part-time

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago

... What you'll do... Provides comprehensive patient care to members by processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders administering immunizations counseling members regarding health...

Travel Oncology Pharmacist Galveston, TX

  • Pearland, TX (21 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pearland, TX (21 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 1 day ago

1 year of EPIC Beacon experience Minimum 1 year of sterile compounding experience (USP 797/800) Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care providers to ensure optimal...

Infusion Pharmacist Houston, TX

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Seeking a licensed pharmacist with strong infusion/IV experience to join a leading infusion pharmacy on a 12-week contract....

Pharmacist , Mid-Shift, 12:30 p to 9 p, TMC Campus

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Performs clinical interventions, which may include medication profile review, IV to oral conversion, renal dosing adjustment, antimicrobial streamlining, patient counseling, obtaining medication histories...

Clinical Pharmacist PRN

  • Cypress, TX (23 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (23 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 days ago

What qualifications you will need: Pharmacist - IV Certified Pharmacist Bachelors Degree, or Doctorate Degree HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, is a...

Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist II

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Position Summary Operates diagnostic equipment and Performs a variety of technical diagnostic imaging procedures. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and...

Staff Pharmacist - FT

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago

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

Pharmacist

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago

therapy management Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and regulatory compliance Mentor and train pharmacy team members in a collaborative and supportive environment...

Pharmacist- Pediatrics ED and PICU, 7 on and 7 off

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago

compounds sterile products....

Pharmacist- Investigational Drugs - Dayshift

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Preferred Education: Doctorate (Professional) Certification: All of the following: Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license within 90 days of job entry....

Senior Staff Pharmacist - Full Time, Days/Eves

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Conducts proactive drug therapy reviews and monitoring, providing drug information, patient counseling, and management of pharmacist based dosing protocols, collaborating with other health care staff...

(USA) Staff Pharmacist (Hourly) - Sams

  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (18 miles from Sugar Land, TX)
  • 3 days ago

...** **What you'll do...** Provides comprehensive patient care to members by processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders administering immunizations counseling members regarding...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Sugar Land, TX

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Sugar Land, TX offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.3%
Bachelor's Degree
33.3%
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 Sugar Land, 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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