Inpatient Pharmacist, (Full Time, Exempt)
Listed compensation
$118,476.80
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!
**Sign on bonus options for new and experienced Pharmacists!
Why Work at Benefis?
- Medical Benefits & 403B Retirement with Employer Match
- Flexible Schedules
- PTO and STD Benefits
- Professional Growth Program - Quarterly Payouts!
- Certification Pay and Medbridge Subscription
- Onsite Fitness Center
- Community Discounts
- Annual Wage Increases
- Employee Recognition Banquet and more!
Provides pharmaceutical care by identifying, assessing, and solving medication problems. Responsible for providing physician, staff and family (caregivers) with drug information. Processes all prescription orders, maintaining appropriate records, and overseeing preparation, storage, and distribution of all pharmaceuticals. Also responsible for the supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.
Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.
Education/License/Experience Requirements
Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in Montana.
Pharm.D. degree, or BS Pharmacy, from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Anticoagulation therapy management certification from ACPE Accredited course and/or certified anticoagulation provider from ASHP when applicable.
- Exemption Wage
- Exempt
- Starting Wage
- $118,476.80/annual
- Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience
Key Responsibilities
The Inpatient Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care by identifying and solving medication problems while providing drug information to physicians and caregivers. They are also responsible for processing prescription orders and supervising pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Pharm.D. or BS Pharmacy degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Montana. Anticoagulation therapy management certification is also required or preferred as applicable.
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, 25% are remote, 55% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Pharmacy median $138k (middle half $135k–$150k)130 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Montana index 94.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Montana | 50 active | 10,456 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 25% remote · 55% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Pharmacist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 19% offer loan repayment10,761 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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