Pharmacist Jobs in Santa Clarita, 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

  • Simi Valley, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Simi Valley, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, 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...

Pharmacist

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 12 hours ago

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

Outpatient Staff Pharmacist - County Hospital in LA

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 1 day ago

Outpatient Staff Pharmacist - County Hospital in LA Newhall, CA Today CATEGORY Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist JOB TYPE Contract To Hire Soliant Health has an opportunity for an Outpatient Staff Pharmacist...

Outpatient Staff Pharmacist - County Hospital in LA

  • Newhall, CA (10 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newhall, CA (10 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Soliant Health has an opportunity for an Outpatient Staff Pharmacist looking to work with one of the LA County Hospitals....

Outpatient Pharmacist Temp to Hire Position Santa Clarita CA

  • Sylmar, CA (18 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sylmar, CA (18 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 4 days ago

) Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Outpatient Pharmacist to join our team in Santa Clarita, CA....

Inpatient Night Pharmacist Los Angeles, CA

  • Van Nuys, CA (22 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Van Nuys, CA (22 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Soliant is seeking a skilled and dedicated Pharmacist to join the team at a Hospital in Van Nuys, CA....

Pharmacist

  • Sun Valley, CA (22 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sun Valley, CA (22 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals accurately. Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law....

Clinical Pharmacist Job - Sylmar, CA

  • Sylmar, CA (18 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sylmar, CA (18 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Opportunity: Inpatient Pharmacist Expand Your Horizons!...

Clinical Pharmacist - Store

  • Granada Hills, CA (13 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Granada Hills, CA (13 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 14 days ago

The Clinical Pharmacist position is responsible for providing clinical support to customers through all clinical programs offered to our customers including but not limited to adherence, immunizations...

Pharmacist- Foundation

  • Mission Hills, CA (16 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mission Hills, CA (16 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Key responsibilities include medication management tasks such as analysis, verification, monitoring, compounding, and dispensing....

Float Pharmacist

  • Reseda, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Reseda, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Are you the Pharmacist who knows your patients by name? Do they ask for you because you build meaningful relationships with them?...

Pharmacist

  • Panorama City, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Panorama City, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 20 days ago

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationships with those that seek our quality, heartfelt care....

Staff Pharmacist-Ca

  • Panorama City, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Panorama City, CA (19 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 20 days ago

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationships with those that seek our quality, heartfelt care....

Hospital Pharmacist Day Shift Sylmar, CA

  • Sylmar, CA (18 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Sylmar, CA (18 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 21 days ago

We are partnering with one of our bigger hospitals in Sylmar, CA (outside Los Angeles), seeking to find an Inpatient Pharmacist. This will be a 13 + week contract! Please contact: ... ......

Pharmacist

  • Van Nuys, CA (21 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Van Nuys, CA (21 miles from Santa Clarita, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Skills: IV Compounding experience required Previous Hospital experience required Reviewing patient medication history Educating patients on drug therapy Establishing desired outcomes and therapeutic...

Demographic Data for Santa Clarita, CA

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Santa Clarita, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, 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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