Pharmacist Jobs in Louisville, 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

  • Louisville, KY
  • 26 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 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...

Traveling Pharmacist

  • Louisville, KY
  • 28 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 28 days ago

Pharmacist Requirements: Active license in state of practice (when required) 6 months Pharmacist experience preferred Benefits and Perks We value your commitment to patient care and provide a comprehensive...

Community/Retail Staff Pharmacist - Part-time 24 hrs/wk - Days

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 hours ago

Baptist Health is looking for a day shift, Part-time (24 hours per week) Community/Retail Staff Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at Baptist Health Louisville!...

Pharmacy/Modified Full Time Pharmacist

  • Charlestown, IN (16 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Charlestown, IN (16 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 4 hours ago

RESPONSIBILITIES - Fulfill customers' prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled - Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers - Ensure pharmacies...

Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader

  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 hours ago

RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team; appropriately handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times...

Travel Pharmacist - 880718

  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 11 hours ago

Pharmacist Location: New Albany, IN Start Date: 04/07/2025 Shift: 3x12 Nights Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity!...

Travel Pharmacist - $2,460 per week

  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Louisville, Kentucky....

Pharmacist

  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New Albany, IN (4 miles from Louisville, KY)
  • 17 hours ago

Description: As a Pharmacist, you will dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions....

Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist, 1st/2nd Shift

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

The Pharmacist may provide pharmacy-related education to pharmacists, technicians, other health care practitioners, and the public....

Clinical Pharmacist, Population Health

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 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...

Inpatient Pharmacist PRN, As Needed

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

The Pharmacist may provide pharmacy-related education to pharmacists, technicians, other health care practitioners, and the public....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,405 per week. Job in Louisville Gr8Jobs

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Louisville, Kentucky....

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Travel Pharmacist - $2,150 per week

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

OneStaff Medical is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Louisville, Kentucky....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,448 per week

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Pharmacist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days, flexible Employment Type: Travel The Pharmacist...

Pediatric Clinical Float Pharmacist, 1st/2nd Shift

  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago

The Pharmacist may provide pharmacy-related education to pharmacists, technicians, other health care practitioners, and the public....

Demographic Data for Louisville, KY

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Louisville, KY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Louisville, KY 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 Louisville, 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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