Pharmacist Jobs in Fitchburg, MA

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

  • Warwick, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Warwick, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 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

  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability plans Competitive pay rates Referral opportunities? Refer a friend & Cash in! Travel reimbursement and...

Registered Pharmacist

  • Spencer, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Spencer, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) preferred. Ability to administer immunizations....

Float Pharmacist

  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 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?...

Staff Pharmacist

  • Groton, MA (11 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Groton, MA (11 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Travel Pharmacist - $2,415 per week

  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Concord, Massachusetts....

Remote Work

Clinical Pharmacist (per diem)

  • Marlborough, MA (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Ensures proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products, including oral, non-sterile and sterile compounding, chemotherapeutic, hazardous, and investigational agents....

Pharmacist

  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Pharmacist for their Concord, MA location....

Traveling Pharmacist

  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 8 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...

Pharmacist - Pharmacy

  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 8 days ago

We can help you achieve your career goals by connecting you to our diverse healthcare clients close to home or in desirable locations throughout the United States. Choose to serve patients in...

Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

  • Milford, NH (17 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Milford, NH (17 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 9 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....

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 9 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 Hampshire Hospital Clinical Pharmacist Days

  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Position : Pharmacist Location : New Hampshire Start-date: ASAP Schedule : Variable days/afternoon shifts....

Pharmacist

  • Hudson, MA (19 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hudson, MA (19 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 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 / PRN

  • Hudson, MA (19 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hudson, MA (19 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 days ago

We are looking for a Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team as we grow to be one of the top home infusion providers in the country....

Demographic Data for Fitchburg, MA

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Fitchburg, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Fitchburg, MA 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 Fitchburg, MA
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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