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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Clinical Pharmacist PRN

  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 1 day ago

PRN ( 601 Children's Lane Clinical/Non-Nursing Days/Evenings 59.2900 Through 88.9200 GENERAL SUMMARY Under direct departmental supervision, the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for accurately reviewing...

Full-Time Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist Arlington, VA

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

Full-Time Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist Arlington, VA Soliant Health is now hiring a Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist for a high-impact role based in Arlington, VA....

PRN Oncology Pharmacist - Retail

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

We are currently seeking a PRN Pharmacist to support our Retail locations in our Norfolk, Suffolk and Newport News offices....

FT Staff Pharmacist - Floater Tidewater Market

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

Essential Job Functions: Primary Job Functions as the pharmacist are: Perform all functions of the staff pharmacists, including but not limited to supporting divisional, corporate and special promotions...

Clinical Pharmacist

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

Saratoga Medical has an immediate opening for a Clinical Pharmacist on Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. We offer a W-2 pay option with PTO, and paid holidays....

Staff Pharmacist FT

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

Multisite Pharmacist

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 5 days ago

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a talented and experienced Multisite Pharmacist join our team in the Portsmouth and Waterlooville area....

Pharmacist

  • Chesapeake, VA (9 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (9 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist

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

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services....

Clinical Pharmacist

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

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt pharmacy services....

Pharmacist Local Specialty

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

Reaffirms with all pharmacy department personnel, regularly, their obligations regarding prescription dispensing only in good faith....

Pharmacist Job Days VA

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

Category Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist Job Type Per Diem Soliant is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacist in Hampton, VA!...

Pharmacist- Per Diem/ Relief Pharmacist- $67-70/hr

  • Chesapeake, VA (9 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (9 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Pharmacist Per Diem - Retail Specialty Medical Staffing would love to work with you to fill in your schedule!...

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist

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

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview: Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist for our Inpatient Pharmacy team!...

Pharmacist

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

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

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
51.3%
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 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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