Pharmacist Jobs in Tucson, AZ

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

  • Oro Valley, AZ (19 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Oro Valley, AZ (19 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 29 days 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...

Pharmacist - $60-79 per hour

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 hours ago

Compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients. Provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients....

Pharmacist - Acute - (Pharma / Pharm)

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 18 hours ago

Pharmacist, pharmacy, druggist, chemist, healthcare, health care, patient care, allied, allied health, acute care pharmacist, acute pharmacist, acute care, acute, pharma...

Travel Pharmacist - $2,180 per week

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 22 hours ago

OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Tucson, Arizona....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,592 per week

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

admixtures and nutritional supplements and narcotic accountability....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,445 per week

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Ethos Medical Staffing is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Tucson, Arizona....

CHS Travel: Pharmacist

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking CHS Travel: Pharmacists to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,104 per week

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

The ideal candidate will possess a current state license as a Pharmacist and have at least 2 years of recent experience as a Other Pharmacist. Assured Nursing Job ID....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,480 per week

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Tucson, Arizona....

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Travel Pharmacist - $2,448 per week

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Tucson, Arizona....

Traveling Pharmacist

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Pharmacist Requirements: Active license in state of practice (when required) 6 months Pharmacist experience preferred Benefits and Perks We value your commitment to patient care and provide a comprehensive...

Travel Pharmacist - 881030

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Pharmacist Location: Tucson, AZ Start Date: 03/31/2025 Shift: 4x10 Days Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity!...

Travel Pharmacist - 881032

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Pharmacist Location: Tucson, AZ Start Date: 03/31/2025 Shift: 4x10 Nights Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity!...

Pharmacist

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 4 days ago

Description: As a Pharmacist, you will dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions....

Clinical Pharmacist - IV Room

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 8 days ago

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required (ACLS requirement waived for clinical pharmacist working in the retail pharmacy department)....

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Tucson, AZ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Tucson, AZ offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.0%
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
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacists in Tucson, AZ
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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