Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$53-$74/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Pharmacist
Duties
- Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential drug interactions.
- Provide clinical pharmacy support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitor medication therapy and recommend adjustments when appropriate.
- Counsel patients and healthcare staff regarding medications, dosage, administration, and potential side effects.
- Participate in medication reconciliation and patient-care planning.
- Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation..
Required Qualifications
- Licensed in the State of Iowa as a Registered Pharmacist – required
- Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy – required
- 2–4 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital setting – required
- Strong knowledge of medication management, pharmacotherapy, and patient safety.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location: Ottumwa, IA
Compensation: $53.00-$74.00/HR
Apply today: Send your resume to staffing@huckeyehealthcare.com [staffing@huckeyehealthcare.com]
Questions? Call: 281-769-8184
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will review and verify medication orders while providing clinical support to healthcare staff. They are also responsible for monitoring medication therapy, counseling patients, and maintaining accurate pharmacy documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Registered Pharmacist in the State of Iowa and a graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy. Additionally, 2–4 years of clinical hospital pharmacy experience is required.
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, 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 ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k 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 | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$154k | Pharmacy median $148k (middle half $138k–$158k) | 241 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$150k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100) | BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Iowa | 355 active | 25,694 nationally | live on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 55% no call · 63% no weekends | 40 benchmarked listings |
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Living in Ottumwa
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $155k
- Median resident rent
- $921/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 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.