Pharmacist Jobs in Alpharetta, GA

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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Home Infusion Pharmacist - Contract

  • Norcross, GA (14 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Norcross, GA (14 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Pharmacist will perform order entry, clinical review, calling patients, compounding, final order check, plus packaging/shipping....

Pharmacist

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 26 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 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...

PRN Clinical Pharmacist

  • Marietta, GA (19 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Marietta, GA (19 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Facility: Windy Hill Hospital Shift: PRN Days including weekends RESPONSIBILITES The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients through clinical services...

Pharmacist Lead

  • Holly Springs, GA (12 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Holly Springs, GA (12 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Member of a hospital pharmacist organization. PREFERRED Previous management experience....

Clinical Pharmacist, Population Health

  • Decatur, GA (24 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Decatur, GA (24 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Conducts prospective drug utilization reviews, evaluating proper dosage, usage directions, drug interactions, duplicate therapies, and other regimen-related factors, making case-by-case and population...

Staff Clinical Pharmacist

  • Jasper, GA (24 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jasper, GA (24 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: General Pharmacy Practice * Preparing IV Admixtures, compounding, and repackaging a wide variety of pharmaceuticals * Entering and verifying orders into...

District Support Pharmacist PT

  • Lilburn, GA (21 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lilburn, GA (21 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 3 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

Pharmacist Infusion

  • Duluth, GA (12 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Duluth, GA (12 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 3 days ago

setting or one (1) year of recent experience in home infusion therapy Experience with compounding infused drugs Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients Good...

Pharmacist-in-Charge

  • Duluth, GA (12 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Duluth, GA (12 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 3 days ago

pharmacy setting preferred Preferred Qualifications or Experience: Experience working in HIV and/or Mental Health Specialty Pharmacy field....

Pharmacist - Full-time Floater

  • Decatur, GA (24 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Decatur, GA (24 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 6 days ago

What sets our pharmacy departments apart is a genuine patient-centric environment with clinical services such as immunizations, MTM (medication therapy management), and much more!...

PRN, Staff Pharmacist

  • Kennesaw, GA (18 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA (18 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Provides Pharmaceutical Care for our members including prospective, concurrent and retrospective drug utilization review, screening for drug allergies, monitoring interactions and duplications, following-up...

Staff Pharmacist PT

  • Canton, GA (15 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Canton, GA (15 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 10 days ago

You will work within the district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (PM) and Rx District Leader (DL) to support our pharmacy teams....

Clinical Pharmacist - General -PRN

  • Roswell, GA (6 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Roswell, GA (6 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 12 days ago

Facility: North Fulton Hospital Job Summary: **This position will be marketed specifically for Nights and Weekend coverage** The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical...

Clinical Pharmacist - Gen- Night

  • Roswell, GA (6 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Roswell, GA (6 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 14 days ago

Facility: North Fulton Hospital Job Summary: The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients through clinical services, formulary management, development...

Pharmacist, Outpatient

  • Holly Springs, GA (12 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Holly Springs, GA (12 miles from Alpharetta, GA)
  • 16 days ago

Experience in Retail Pharmacy practice. Good communication skills....

Demographic Data for Alpharetta, GA

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Alpharetta, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Alpharetta, GA 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 Alpharetta, GA
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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