Pharmacist Jobs in Portsmouth, 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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Pharmacist

  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • moments ago
  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • moments ago

Qualifications Must have and maintain a valid pharmacist license and be in good standing New graduates must obtain a license issued by a board of pharmacy to practice medicine within 12 months of commissioning...

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist

  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Correctly interprets physician orders to ensure appropriate selection and preparation of medications required for compounding and/or dispensing....

Geriatrics (CLC/Hospice) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 1 day ago

therapy management services....

Clinical Pharmacist

  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 1 day ago

counseling when required Participates in the training of new employees as assigned Assumes local responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks Consistently follows policies and procedures Continually...

Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus Available & Relocation

  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Specialty Supervisory Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Such individuals have responsibilities for supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians....

Pharmacist

  • Suffolk, VA (11 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (11 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 2 days ago

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationships with those that seek our quality, heartfelt care....

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist

  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Grade Determinations : Clinical Pharmacist GS-11 Experience, Education, and Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements. Clinical Pharmacist GS-12 Experience or Education....

Staff Pharmacist

  • Suffolk, VA (11 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (11 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 5 days ago

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationships with those that seek our quality, heartfelt care....

Staff Pharmacist PT

  • Newport News, VA (17 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport News, VA (17 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 5 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 Intern

  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Education Currently Enrolled Students of a Pharmacist Program or New Graduates of Pharmacist Program Certification/Licensure Virginia Pharmacist Intern License (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) -...

Physician / Pharmacist / Virginia / Permanent / Pharmacist Opening, Virginia Beach, Virginia Job

  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Pharmacist OpportunityVirginia Beach, VA more information on this Pharmacist opening and others like it through Metropolis, a Provider Engagement Platform that connects you with organizations in the...

Per Diem Retail/Long Term Care Pharmacist Hampton, VA

  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Per Diem Retail/Long Term Care Pharmacist Hampton, VA Hampton, VA Today CATEGORY Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist JOB TYPE Contract Per Diem Retail/Long Term Care Pharmacist - Hampton, VA Soliant Health...

Pharmacist - Resident Y1

  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Performs pharmaceutical care in accordance with the American Society of Healthcare Pharmacists. Reports to department leadership....

District Support Pharmacist PT

  • Suffolk, VA (11 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (11 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 7 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....

Demographic Data for Portsmouth, VA

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Portsmouth, VA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Portsmouth, VA 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 Portsmouth, 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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