Pharmacist Jobs in Oakland, 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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Pharmacist, Principal

  • Oakland, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 13 days ago

The Pharmacist, Principal of Pharmacy Products will report to the Sr. Manager, Pharmacy Products....

Pharmacist

  • San Rafael, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 26 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...

Per Diem Pharmacist - Community Pharmacist

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • moments ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • moments ago

LAI Preferred Qualifications: Retail Pharmacy experience Long term Care experience The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-time employment....

Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacy Specialist) - Inpatient Operating Room

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Grade Determinations : Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist), GS-13 (a) Experience....

Skilled Hospital Pharmacist 6 months Palo Alto, CA

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Exciting Opportunity for an Overnight Hospital Pharmacist in Palo Alto, CA!...

Pharmacist

  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

As Pharmacist you will: Collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions...

Required License/Certification: Valid Pharmacist License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy....

Therapy Care Pharmacist

  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Keywords: pharmacist, clinical pharmacist, staff, specialty, IV Room, Compounding, care plan Salary Description $69 - $74 Per Hour...

Hospital Pharmacist Near Bay Area, CA

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Provide medication therapy management and patient education. Required Qualifications: Experience: 1+ years of current hospital experience Licensure: Active pharmacist license in California....

Pharmacist Supervisor - Emeryville - Outpatient Infusion Pharmacies (Oncology and Non-oncology) - Hybrid FT Days

  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Emeryville, CA (5 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Establishes the responsibilities and schedules to be assigned to pharmacists and technicians, as appropriate....

New Grads Welcome Outpatient Pharmacist Northern California

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Dispense medications accurately and efficiently in an outpatient setting Provide patient counseling on medication use, adherence, and potential side effects Collaborate with healthcare...

Pharmacist (Full or Part Time)

  • Daly City, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist III

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals. Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions....

Travel Clinical Pharmacist - $3,077 per week

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

CA Staff Pharmacist PT

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 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....

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Oakland, CA 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 Oakland, 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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