Pharmacist Jobs in Chester, VA

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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Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist - Memorial Regional Medical Center

  • Mechanicsville, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 20 hours ago

therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes Maintain proficiency in order processing and support pharmacy operations in medication...

Clinical Pharmacist

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day ago

**Job Posting Title** Clinical Pharmacist **Job Description** The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the clinical and regulatory analysis activities required for the implementation of clinical and...

Epic Willow Analyst - Pharmacist - Days

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day ago

As an Epic Pharmacist, you will be a key player in maintaining, optimizing and enhancing the Epic system....

Pharmacist

  • Hopewell, VA (13 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hopewell, VA (13 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 1 day 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...

Night Staff Pharmacist PT

  • Glen Allen, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 2 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....

District Support Pharmacist PT

  • Highland Springs, VA (16 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Highland Springs, VA (16 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 2 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 FT

  • Glen Allen, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 2 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

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Terms and Conditions apply The Pharmacist ensures the overall integrity, safety, rationality, and effectiveness of the drug use control process for all patients in the assigned geographic or specialty...

Pharmacist

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Pharmacist, you will compound and dispense medications for patients undergoing inpatient and outpatient care....

PRN (USA) Staff Pharmacist (Hourly) - Sam's

  • Colonial Heights, VA (4 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Colonial Heights, VA (4 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Clinical Pharmacist Emergency Department

  • Hopewell, VA (13 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hopewell, VA (13 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Compound STAT medications at patient bedside to facilitate prompt medication administration....

Inpatient Staff Pharmacist

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Terms and Conditions apply** The Pharmacist ensures the overall integrity, safety, rationality, and effectiveness of the drug use control process for all patients in the assigned geographic or specialty...

Pharmacist

  • Mechanicsville, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (22 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Pharmacist, you will compound and dispense medications for patients undergoing inpatient and outpatient care....

Pharmacist - Ambulatory/Retail, Rotating

  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (17 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 13 days ago

at VCU Health in the retail pharmacy setting....

Behavioral Health Clinical Pharmacist

  • Hopewell, VA (13 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hopewell, VA (13 miles from Chester, VA)
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will compound and dispense medications for patients undergoing inpatient and outpatient care....

Demographic Data for Chester, VA

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Chester, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Chester, VA 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 Chester, VA
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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