Pharmacist Jobs in Gainesville, 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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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Pharmacist - Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm

  • Braselton, GA (12 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Braselton, GA (12 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Participates in the staff pharmacist Staff Development Program....

Pharmacist PRN

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 8 days ago

A career at Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, a new, 61,000-square-foot, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Northeast...

District Support Pharmacist - PT

  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 13 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....

Oncology Pharmacist - 4 10 Hour Day Shifts

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 16 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 16 days ago

Maintain proper aseptic technique and knowledge base when preparing IV admixtures. Actively participate in the Clinical Pharmacy Service to provide the customer with quality pharmaceutical care....

Pharmacist - PRN

  • Demorest, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Demorest, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 17 days ago

Maintain proper aseptic technique and knowledge base when preparing IV admixtures. Actively participate in the Clinical Pharmacy Service to provide the customer with quality pharmaceutical care....

Pharmacist - ED / Critical Care - PGY1 Preferred - 11:00am - 9:30pm - 7 on / 7 off

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 25 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 25 days ago

Maintain proper aseptic technique and knowledge base when preparing IV admixtures. Actively participate in the Clinical Pharmacy Service to provide the customer with quality pharmaceutical care....

District Support Pharmacist FT

  • Dawsonville, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Dawsonville, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 29 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....

Pharmacist

  • Cleveland, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cleveland, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 30+ 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....

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care - PGY1 Required - Mon - Fri Days

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 45+ days ago

Participates in the staff pharmacist Staff Development Program....

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm

  • Braselton, GA (12 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Braselton, GA (12 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 60+ days ago

Participates in the staff pharmacist Staff Development Program....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 90+ 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....

Pharmacist - Registered

  • Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description Dispenses prescription medications in high volume pharmacy. For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Gainesville, GA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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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