Pharmacist Jobs in Lacey, WA

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

  • Providence Health
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 13 hours ago

Upon hire: Washington Pharmacist License Preferred Qualifications: Completion of an ASHP accredited residency program. 1 year Hospital Pharmacists experience. Why Join Providence?...

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Pharmacist Specialty Services

  • MultiCare
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 22 hours ago

Emergency Department Specialist FTE: 0.875 Shift: night Schedule: 7 on and 7 off Position Summary The Pharmacist is an exciting professional opportunity at MultiCare, ensuring prompt and accurate pharmaceutical...

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Pharmacist - Registered

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Gig Harbor, WA (24 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (24 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Medicare Formulary Strategy Pharmacist Lead

  • Humana
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago

The Formulary Strategy Pharmacist Lead uses clinical and financial data driven methods to develop and influence formulary strategies for Humana's Medicare line of business....

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Pharmacist

  • Walgreens
  • University Place, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • University Place, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 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...

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Pharmacist

  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience : One year of professional pharmacy experience specific to inpatient clinical functions that includes preparing medications, providing patient counseling, and monitoring the dispensing of...

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Faculty Pharmacist - Medical Residency

  • Providence Health
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Upon hire: Washington Pharmacist License Or Upon hire: Washington Pharmacist Temporary License Or Upon hire: Washington Pharmacist Preceptor License Completion of pharmacy residency in Primary/Ambulatory...

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Clinical Pharmacist - Central Refill

  • Providence Health
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Upon hire: Washington Pharmacist License Why Join Providence?...

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Senior Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

  • Humana
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Must have an active Pharmacist license with the Board of Pharmacy in the appropriate state....

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Staff / Float Pharmacist

  • Fred Meyer
  • Lacey, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lacey, WA
  • 3 days ago

Minimum * Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy * Current state pharmacist licensure in good standing * Effective oral/written communication skills * Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction...

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Utilization Management Clinical Pharmacist 2 (Contract)

  • Humana
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Become a part of our caring community The Utilization Management Clinical Pharmacist 2 (VSP/PT) is a clinical pharmacist who completes medical necessity and comprehensive medication reviews for prescriptions...

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Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy

  • Providence Health
  • Centralia, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Upon hire: Washington Pharmacist License Why Join Providence?...

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Clinical Pharmacist

  • Providence Health
  • Centralia, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (21 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Upon hire: Washington Pharmacist License Why Join Providence?...

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Clinical Pharmacist Consultant

  • Cambia Health Solutions
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 9 days ago

This role may also assist in planning, developing, and implementing clinical strategies with respect to formulary management, drug utilization management, medication therapy management programs, quality...

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Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Tacoma, WA

  • Soliant Health
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (22 miles from Lacey, WA)
  • 12 days ago

Category Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Contract This clinical pharmacist role is focused on supporting inpatient pharmacy distribution functions within a dynamic healthcare setting....

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Lacey, WA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Lacey, WA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.8%
Bachelor's Degree
32.9%
Master's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
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 Lacey, WA
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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