Pharmacist Jobs in Fort Knox, KY

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

  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 16 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 2nd Shift

  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 14 hours ago

SpecialtyRx takes pride in delivering personalized care and quality pharmacy services.We offer a competitive salary and benefit package License Pharmacist Responsibilities: Evaluate medication orders...

Pharmacist

  • Shepherdsville, KY (13 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY (13 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 5 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....

Pharmacist

  • Mount Washington, KY (23 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mount Washington, KY (23 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 7 days ago

Accurate interpretation, compounding, and dispensing of medication in adherence to legal and professional pharmacy standards....

Pharmacist - Enterprise Queue/ONU Preceptor

  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description Summary: This position is responsible for pharmacist tasks, such as dispensing and compounding medication, counseling patients on medication and health subjects, interpreting prescriptions...

Staff Pharmacist

  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 17 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 FT

  • Shepherdsville, KY (13 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY (13 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 23 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....

New Account Pharmacist

  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 23 days ago

New Accounts Pharmacist NOTICE:Looking for New Accounts Pharmacists who are Licensed in Kentucky and other states is a plus for our pharmacy in Elizabethtown,KY....

Pharmacist Floater

  • Brandenburg, KY (14 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brandenburg, KY (14 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 60+ days ago

Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers to include provision of all clinical activities....

Pharmacist (PRN)

  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 60+ days ago

Accurate interpretation, compounding, and dispensing of medication in adherence to legal and professional pharmacy standards....

Pharmacist Graduate Intern

  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 28 days ago

Create an outstanding leadership experience through exceptional pharmacy practice. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our provider and technical teams to work in a...

Staff Pharmacist PT ( Overlap)

  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 60+ 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 PRN

  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY (12 miles from Fort Knox, KY)
  • 90+ days ago

Experience in unit dose distribution and IV admixture/compounded sterile products preferred....

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Fort Knox, KY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Fort Knox, KY 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 Fort Knox, KY
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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