Pharmacist Jobs in Alturas, CA

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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Travel Pharmacist - COVID19 - $1,720 per week

  • Alturas, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 20 hours ago

LanceSoft is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Alturas, California....

Retail/Inpatient Pharmacist

  • Alturas, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 1 day ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Retail/Inpatient Pharmacists to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

Pharmacist

  • Alturas, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Full Time Retail/Inpatient Pharmacist Alturas, CA

  • Alturas, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 8 days ago

Soliant Health is seeking a skilled and driven pharmacist ready to take on an exciting and impactful Temp-to-Hire opportunity in Northern California....

ALOIS Healthcare is seeking a travel Clinical Pharmacist for a travel job in Alturas, California....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,706 per week. Job in Alturas Gr8Jobs

  • Alturas, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 9 days ago

Title : Pharmacist Job Summary : A Pharmacist is a licensed healthcare professional who prepares, dispenses, and ensures the safe and effective use of medications....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,846 per week. Job in Alturas Gr8Jobs

  • Alturas, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 9 days ago

Bestica is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Alturas, California....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,594 per week. Job in Alturas Gr8Jobs

  • Alturas, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 9 days ago

Voca Healthcare is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Alturas, California....

Retail/Inpatient Pharmacist

  • Alturas, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 9 days ago

Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals for patient care....

Pharmacist - Pharmacy

  • Alturas, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 11 days ago

$2,646.00 - $2,940.00 Weekly *Rate is comprised of taxable hourly rate, specifically including if applicable, nontaxable (housing and M&IE) stipends converted to an hourly rate based on a 36-hour...

Inpatient Pharmacist, Full Time - Atluras, CA

  • Alturas, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 11 days ago

Are you an experienced Inpatient Pharmacist who thrives in both Retail and Hospital settings? This is a full-time, TTH opportunity with the potential for Permanent Hire....

Full Time Retail/Inpatient Pharmacist - Alturas, CA

  • Alturas, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 12 days ago

Proven ability to lead pharmacy operations, provide patient counseling, and manage staff. In-depth understanding of pharmacy billing, inventory control, compliance, and loss prevention....

Pharmacist - Acute - (Pharma / Pharm)

  • Alturas, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 14 days ago

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

Retail Pharmacist

  • Alturas, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Retail Pharmacist#25-55400 Alturas, CA All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Retail Pharmacist for their Alturas, CA location....

Pharmacist Staff

  • Alturas, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Alturas, CA
  • 90+ days ago

and build profitable retail business and script growth. 15% Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled, by completing Drug Utilization Review and Final Quality Assurance, applicable...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Alturas, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Alturas, CA 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
0.2%

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