Pharmacist
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Job Description
Des Moines, IA
Staff Pharmacist|100% Employee-Owned |Independent Pharmacy
Full-time or Part-time Opportunities Available
Looking for something different from retail pharmacy? Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy is a 100% employee-owned, closed-door pharmacy serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs.
Our pharmacists work directly with nurses, prescribers and care teams without the retail counter, drive-thru or constant customer interruptions. You'll still work in a fast-paced pharmacy, but with a collaborative team and more opportunity to use your clinical knowledge and build relationships with the people you serve.
LTC experience is not required - if you're coming from retail, specialty or another pharmacy setting, we'll teach you our systems and model of care.
Why Neighborhood?
- Daytime 9 AM - 5:30 PM
- Closed Sundays
- Closed major holidays
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- PTO and additional employee benefits
- Support from pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy leadership
- 100% employee-owned through our ESOP
What You'll Do
- Verify multidose medication packaging and MARs
- Collaborate with prescribers, nurses and direct support professionals
- Review medication therapies, interactions and clinical concerns
- Maintain accurate MAR information for caregivers
- Administer long-acting injectable medications as needed
- Participate in medication reviews and other clinical initiatives
- Work alongside your pharmacy team to provide accurate, timely care
About Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy
Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy is an independently operated, 100% employee-owned closed-door pharmacy specializing in care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs. Our culture is built around collaboration, trust and a shared commitment to the people we serve.
Our pharmacy teams include employees with IDD, and we value the different strengths and perspectives each person brings to the team. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees have a stake in what we're building together.
We work hard, support each other and take pride in providing exceptional care to the individuals and communities we serve.
Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities.
Ready to do pharmacy a little differently? We'd like to hear from you.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- PharmD degree
- Active Iowa Pharmacist License or ability to obtain before starting
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Collaborative, dependable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Compassion for the individuals and care teams we serve
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
Our pharmacists verify medication packs, complete data entry, provide consultations to other healthcare providers and administer a variety of injections. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and a team-oriented approach. Pharmacists may also occasionally participate in medication review committees.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will verify multidose medication packaging and maintain accurate medication records while collaborating with nurses and prescribers. They are also responsible for reviewing medication therapies and administering long-acting injectable medications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,137 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pharmacy median $139k (middle half $135k–$150k)123 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Iowa | 148 active | 10,251 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 16% remote · 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Iowa Pharmacist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 29% offer loan repayment150 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist at Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,137 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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