Pharmacist - Sign On or Relocation - Danville, IL
Listed compensation
$156k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Grab the Good Stuff
- Weekly pay
- Team member discount
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
- Medical/dental/vision
- And more!
- Please review the job profile below and apply today!
Do you have a passion for enriching the lives of the communities you live in? Then join the Meijer family as a Pharmacist at our Danville, IL Store Location!
REQUIRED: Must be a licensed Pharmacist in the state of Illinois.
As our Pharmacist, you play a personal role within your community by ensuring that your patients receive medication and care that they need. you must practice the profession of pharmacy in an environment that by philosophy and policy, promote patient care and education including patient consultation consultations and immunizations. Mentor, train and guide Pharmacy technicians.
We value our pharmacists by providing a variety of benefits that contribute to their Work/Life Balance, including:
- Get Paid Weekly!
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (Effect on hire date)
- Competitive pay
- Paid Time Off (Effective on hire date)
- Extra shifts compensated at time and a half for pharmacists
- Pharmacist rotations every 3rd or 4th weekend
- Generous labor model where all stores have Pharmacist overlap
- Central fill and central processing center to support the stores
- Scheduling flexibility
- Development programs for career growth
What You'll Be Doing
- Fill prescriptions safely accurately.
- Maintain positive relationships with patients, team members and leadership.
- Hold pharmacy technicians accountable for results in an appropriate and effective manner and have a vision to expand and grow the pharmacy business.
- Educate and mentor pharmacy technicians to be effective team members.
- Motivate team members to perform to their highest level.
- Competent and knowledgeable of Meijer Policies and Procedures as well as state and federal laws.
- Effective communication skills and agent of change.
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
- Listen to the patient and resolve patient’s needs, customer service.
- In the absence of the pharmacist in charge, will be responsible for the pharmacy operations.
- Perform and oversee (where allowed) clinical services, including immunizations
This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You Bring With You (Qualifications)
- Bachelor of Science Degree or Doctorate of Pharmacy.
- Registered and licensed in the state of practice.
- Certified Immunization Pharmacist (except Indiana)
- Retail/Community Practice.
Working knowledge of pharmacy system, working knowledge of policies and procedures, understanding of regulatory in the state the unit operates.
We are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects market standards and ensures consistency within our organization.
- The below pay rate for this position is consistent for all employees in this role at this location.
- $156,000.00
This flat rate is carefully determined based on the responsibilities of the role and current market trends. We regularly review and adjust this rate as needed to ensure it remains competitive and aligned with evolving market data, reflecting our ongoing commitment to supporting our team members and their contributions.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, disability leave, and paid time off (PTO). In addition to these core benefits, we are committed to supporting your overall well-being and career growth.
Our offerings include a variety of programs designed to support your personal and professional development, such as paid parental leave, paid education assistance (including free education), a childcare subsidy and more.
We are dedicated to creating a work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Safely and accurately fill prescriptions, provide patient consultations and immunizations, and oversee clinical services and pharmacy operations. Mentor and hold pharmacy technicians accountable, support positive relationships with patients and colleagues, and help grow the pharmacy business.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree or Doctor of Pharmacy degree and an active pharmacist license in Illinois. Candidates should have retail or community pharmacy experience, immunization certification, and working knowledge of pharmacy systems, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 55% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $156k | Pharmacy median $136k (middle half $135k–$145k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$156k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Illinois | 323 active | 10,156 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 55% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois Pharmacist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $62k) · 32% offer loan repayment331 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,666 in the last 30 days | 3,150 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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