Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$65-$68 per hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Pharmacy1st Health is building the clinical infrastructure for rural America by transforming independent pharmacies into integrated care delivery hubs. Our model combines primary care, pharmacy services, and chronic disease management under one roof, creating a new, lower-cost site of care for underserved communities.
We operate across multiple states and are rapidly expanding a network of rural clinics co-located with pharmacies. Our goal is to deliver scalable, high-quality care while improving access, outcomes, and cost efficiency.
We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Staff Pharmacist to oversee daily pharmacy operations while delivering exceptional clinical care. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining efficient pharmacy operations, supporting pharmacy staff, and partnering with the broader healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and Iowa Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Oversee daily pharmacy operations, including prescription verification, workflow management, inventory control, and medication safety.
Provide exceptional patient care through accurate dispensing, medication counseling, immunizations, medication therapy management, and other clinical services.
Supervise, mentor, and support pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff to promote a culture of safety, accountability, and excellent customer service.
- Maintain quality assurance standards and implement continuous process improvements.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Support the growth of pharmacy and clinical services within the community.
- Maintain accurate documentation for audits, inspections, controlled substance records, and internal reporting.
Help drive operational excellence by balancing patient care, compliance, workflow efficiency, and business performance.
Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school of pharmacy.
Active Iowa Pharmacist license in good standing (or ability to obtain licensure prior to start).
One or more years of community or retail pharmacy experience preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Working knowledge of pharmacy regulations, third-party insurance billing, and pharmacy management systems.
- Strong clinical judgment with a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly Pay: $65-$68 per hour
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Annual employee profit-sharing program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k with 4% match
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Opportunity to help shape the future of rural healthcare
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 55% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,330 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$141k | Pharmacy median $149k (middle half $141k–$156k)243 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$158k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Iowa | 146 active | 10,140 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 55% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist at Pharmacy First Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,330 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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