Pharmacist Jobs in Sparks, NV

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

  • Sparks, NV
  • 15 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 15 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 - Pharmacy

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 7 hours ago

If you would like to combine your love of traveling with your nursing career, Accountable's Travel Nurse contracts are the way to go. LIVE Life 13 weeks at a time... We can help you achieve your...

Pharmacist

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 1 day ago

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

Per Diem Pharmacist

  • Sparks, NV
  • 2 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 2 days ago

Practice with generous staffing, including overlapping pharmacist shifts at most locations....

Hospital Pharmacist Job - Reno, NV

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 2 days ago

Soliant Health is looking for hospital pharmacist for a small medical center near Reno. Join our growing team and enjoy a great work life balance....

PGY1- Residency Trained Hospital Pharmacist - NV License Required

  • Sun Valley, NV (4 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sun Valley, NV (4 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 2 days ago

PGY1- Residency Trained Hospital Pharmacist - NV License Required Sun Valley, NV 1 day ago CATEGORY Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist JOB TYPE Travel Are you a recent PGY1-Residency trained Pharmacist looking...

Pharmacist- Pharmacy (per diem)

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 2 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Current state Registered Pharmacist License.2. Experience in hospital pharmacy operations preferred.3....

Travel Experienced Hospital Pharmacist Nevada

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking to hire an evening shift Inpatient Pharmacist to work at one of our partnering hospitals in Northern Nevada!...

District Support Pharmacist FT

  • Sparks, NV
  • 3 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 3 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 Dispensing - Long Term Care - Part Time

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 3 days ago

Immunization certification or willingness to become immunization certified Education Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy Anticipated Weekly Hours 20 Time Type Part time...

Pharmacist Per Diem - 10 Hr - SMRMC Pharmacy

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 4 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 4 days ago

Current state Registered Pharmacist License.2. Experience in hospital pharmacy operations preferred.3. B.S. degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred. 4....

Pharmacist - Inpatient Nightshift-Reno

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 7 days ago

****SUMMARY:**Renown Health is seeking a pharmacist to join our excellent inpatient pharmacy graveyard team....

Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine-Reno

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 7 days ago

****SUMMARY:**Renown Health is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist to join our team....

Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 9 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 9 days ago

Position Purpose Renown Health is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist to join our team....

Pharmacist - Inpatient Nightshift

  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 9 days ago
  • Reno, NV (3 miles from Sparks, NV)
  • 9 days ago

Renown Health is seeking a pharmacist to join our excellent inpatient pharmacy graveyard team....

Demographic Data for Sparks, NV

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Sparks, NV

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Sparks, NV 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 Sparks, NV
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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