Pharmacist (Exempt)
Compensation
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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! 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. The professional team members at Benefis bring their passion and skills to work every day, providing exceptional care for each patient.
Joining the Benefis community gives you the chance to build a rewarding career as part of Montana’s premier health system. This is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional health system in a state that is well known for its beautiful four seasons and outdoor lifestyle.
While enjoying the last best place, you’ll have the added benefit of having access to Benefis Health System, one of the state’s most modern and progressive healthcare facilities with 500+ beds and over 308 employed medical staff members representing more than 40 specialties.
Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies make Benefis an exceptional working environment.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care, processing prescription orders, and managing medication distribution. They also oversee pharmacy technicians and provide drug information to medical staff and caregivers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Pharm.D. or BS in Pharmacy and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Montana. Anticoagulation therapy management certification is also required when applicable.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 50% have no call, 76% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,140 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pharmacy median $140k (middle half $135k–$155k)111 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Montana index 94.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Montana | 47 active | 10,319 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 50% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist (Exempt) at Benefis Health System a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,140 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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