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Patterson Companies
Manchester, Iowa

Pharmacist (Part-Time)

PharmacistNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$54.47-$72.68/hr

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

We're looking for a part-time Pharmacist to join our team! This role supports our Animal Health business; you'll be working closely with our internal teams and veterinarian clients!

No weekends, no evenings, no holidays!

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Compliant Prescription Processing
  • Ensure all prescriptions dispensed meet all federal, state and local regulatory requirements
  • Provide constructive feedback to maintain safe and efficient prescription processing -
  • Validate accuracy of all prescriptions and follow up on any discrepancies in the prescription filling process
  • Maintain secure, clean and safe pharmacy/warehouse
  • Business Planning
  • Set direction and prioritize, allocate resources, set and meet deadlines -
  • Problem solve through issues to identify, analyze and recommend solutions
  • Status regularly with manager to discuss business priorities and current operations
  • Partner with sales team and leadership to maintain open lines of communication and resolve systematic issues
  • Communicate with veterinarians and office staff to build strong working relationships
  • People Management
  • Encourage the growth of all employees through skill development
  • Mentor staff, measure performance, and complete and/or provide input on performance reviews Resolve employee issues in an effective and consistent manner
  • Motivate staff to perform at their highest level and recognize their achievements -
  • Set direction and priority, define job roles, distribute workload and set deadlines

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy

Good Computer Skills with Various Applications

  • Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience
  • Attention to detail with ability to problem solve effectively
  • Demonstrated success in prioritizing and time-management
  • Superior service-orientation, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and an independent, accountable, dependent performer Current state Board of Pharmacy license with the ability to obtain reciprocal licenses in other states Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of pharmacy experience
  • Background in veterinary pharmacy

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to move product weighing up to 50 pounds onto conveyor belt up to 10 times per hour. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time
  • Must be able to operate a keyboard and other machinery as necessary
  • This position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity

Environmental Factors

This position requires low exposure to extreme hot/cold temperatures, high voltage, dirt or dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, hazardous chemicals and hazardous machinery. Working environment is a typical warehouse environment.

What's In It For You

  • We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
  • LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)

Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

$54.47 - $72.68

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will oversee compliant prescription processing, ensure regulatory adherence, and maintain a safe pharmacy environment. Additionally, the role involves business planning, collaborating with veterinary clients, and mentoring staff to ensure operational efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. and possess a current state Board of Pharmacy license. A minimum of 2 years of pharmacy experience is required, with a preference for those with a background in veterinary pharmacy.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Regulatory ComplianceProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipPerformance ManagementPharmacy OperationsInventory ManagementComputer Literacy

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 53% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacyranked against 10,140 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$113k–$151kPharmacy median $149k (middle half $141k–$156k)232 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$151k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Iowa148 active10,319 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 53% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,140 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist (Part-Time) at Patterson Companies 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 10,140 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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8
<$165k
12
$165k-185k
4
$185k-205k
3
$205k-225k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$87.25-$122.15/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,140 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Patterson Companies

Medical Equipment Manufacturing
St Paul, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Volunteer Time Off
Educational Assistance

Living in Manchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$246k
Median resident rent
$802/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.