Pharmacist Jobs in Montana

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

  • Butte, MT
  • 26 days ago
  • Butte, MT
  • 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...

Pharmacist - NMH - F/T - Pharmacy

  • Havre, MT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Havre, MT
  • 22 hours ago

Northern Montana Hospital Pharmacist - NMH - F/T - Pharmacy in Havre , Montana $10000 Sign-On Bonus This is a full-time position working in our pharmacy providing high quality, cost effective pharmaceutical...

Clinical Pharmacist Job Full-Time MT

  • Helena, MT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 22 hours ago

Pharmacist travel job details: 16-week contract or temp to hire Day/afternoons Current inpatient experience Cerner experience preferred but not required IV Compounding Offering: Full medical and dental...

Pharmacist Resident

  • Billings, MT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 22 hours ago

As such, they are expected to demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a staff pharmacist, meeting the same standards of performance, duties and functions as are required of the staff pharmacists...

Pharmacist

  • Great Falls, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 1 day ago

PharMerica is a non-retail pharmacy that focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, and...

Contract Inpatient Pharmacist Havre, MT

  • Havre, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Havre, MT
  • 2 days ago

Sterile Compounding : Prepare and compound sterile medications, including IV admixtures, in compliance with USP standards....

Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus Available

  • Billings, MT
  • 3 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 3 days ago

Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws....

We have a Full-time primarily Day Shift Inpatient Pharmacist vacancy in a scenic adventure-lovers Montana community....

Pharmacist - Newly Increased Salary Range

  • Great Falls, MT
  • 3 days ago
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 3 days ago

Experience performing prescription dispensing activities that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,584 per week

  • Sidney, MT
  • 4 days ago
  • Sidney, MT
  • 4 days ago

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Sidney, Montana....

Travel Pharmacist - $2,880 per week

  • Sidney, MT
  • 5 days ago
  • Sidney, MT
  • 5 days ago

Reliable Nurse Staffing is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Sidney, Montana....

Clinical Pharmacist

  • Miles City, MT
  • 10 days ago
  • Miles City, MT
  • 10 days ago

FAST FACTS 4 Pharmacists 3 Technicians 2 Board Certified Pharmacists 1 Pharmacy Buyer/340B Coordinator Miles City is located 140 miles east from Billings, MT....

Pharmacist (022725) PRN

  • Hamilton, MT
  • 12 days ago
  • Hamilton, MT
  • 12 days ago

degree from an accredited institution; College diploma in the field of Pharmacy; Maintains annual Pharmacy educational requirements + Licensures, Certifications, Registrations: Valid Montana State Pharmacist...

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (022725.1) FULL TIME

  • Hamilton, MT
  • 12 days ago
  • Hamilton, MT
  • 12 days ago

at Bitterroot Heritage Academy in Hamilton, Montana, United States Job Description BITTERROOTS BEST EMPLOYER 2022 & 2023 EMPLOYER CHOICE + Education: Bachelors or Pharm D degree from an accredited...

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (022725.1) FULL TIME

  • Hamilton, MT
  • 12 days ago
  • Hamilton, MT
  • 12 days ago

at Bitterroot Health in Hamilton, Montana, United States Job Description BITTERROOTS BEST EMPLOYER 2022 & 2023 EMPLOYER CHOICE + Education: Bachelors or Pharm D degree from an accredited...

Demographic Data for Montana

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Montana

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Montana 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 Montana
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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