Pharmacist Jobs in Colorado

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

  • Loveland, CO
  • 14 days ago
  • Loveland, CO
  • 14 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...

Clinical Informatics Pharmacist Supervisor

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

State licensure as a Pharmacist. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date....

Pharmacist Inpatient

  • Rifle, CO
  • 23 days ago
  • Rifle, CO
  • 23 days ago

The Hospital Pharmacist is integral to the safe and effective delivery of medications to our hospitalized patients....

Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist

  • Steamboat Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Steamboat Springs, CO
  • 30+ days ago

An award-winning community hospital in Northwestern Colorado is seeking an experienced Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist to join its outstanding health care team....

Pharmacist Clinical

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 3 hours ago

Join our team as a Clinical Pharmacist. This position interprets provider orders and prescriptions, compounds and dispenses medications within regulatory guidelines and professional standards....

Oncology Staff Pharmacist - Colorado

  • Denver, CO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 8 hours ago

Essential Functions: •Safely oversee the compounding and dispensing of chemotherapy and other non-hazardous infusions....

Pharmacist - $70+/hr

  • Idaho Springs, CO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Idaho Springs, CO
  • 8 hours ago

Pharmacist - $70+/hr Specialty Medical Staffing is currently hiring for a Pharmacist position in the Idaho Springs, CO area....

Pharmacist - $70/hr

  • Conifer, CO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Conifer, CO
  • 8 hours ago

Pharmacist - $70/hr Specialty Medical Staffing is currently hiring for a Pharmacist position in the Conifer, CO area....

Pharmacy/Pharmacist-Intern

  • Glendale, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Glendale, CO
  • 1 day ago

Notify pharmacist on duty if they are made aware of a prescription incident. Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud....

Inpatient Pharmacist- FT

  • Craig, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Craig, CO
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions and Basic Duties Position Specific Performance Expectations: Assists with preparing and compounding sterile IV preparations, including Chemotherapy....

Pharmacist Clinical

  • Castle Rock, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Castle Rock, CO
  • 1 day ago

Schedule: Full-time Shift : Nights Location: 2350 MEADOWS BLVD, Castle Rock, 80109 The role you'll contribute: Interprets provider orders and prescriptions, compounds and dispenses medications within...

Pharmacist

  • Towaoc, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Towaoc, CO
  • 2 days ago

Conduct specific medical orientations for new pharmacists on Client practices and policies. The Pharmacist maintains accurate medical records within established timelines....

Per Diem Staff Pharmacist Grand Junction, CO

  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Staff Pharmacist for multiple PRN shifts in Grand Junction, CO....

Pharmacist - Community Pharmacy - $65-70/hr

  • Arvada, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 2 days ago

Pharmacist - Community Pharmacy Specialty Medical Staffing has an exciting new opportunity for Pharmacists throughout Colorado!...

Staff Pharmacist

  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 2 days ago

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

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Colorado

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Colorado 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 Colorado
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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