Pharmacist Prescription Assistance Program
Listed compensation
$63.54-$87.91/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Location Address
- 2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
- November 06, 2026
Department: 62007820 AHG Prescription Assistance Program
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Shift Length
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week
40
Union Contract
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation
None
Job Summary
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health.
Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details
- 1.0 FTE (80-hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day shift
- No weekends
- Benefits eligible
- Hybrid
Job Description
Supports providers and patients in assuring optimal patient medication therapy use by connecting patients with financial resources to assist in obtaining critical medications through the Allina Prescription Assistance Program. Practices in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, following legal standards in all areas including, but not limited to, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations.
Principle Responsibilities
- Patient medication optimization through utilization of manufacturer Prescription Assistance Programs.
- Analyzes patient medication regimens to ensure appropriateness.
- Reviews patient medication profiles and identifies potential cost savings opportunities.
- Assists patients in all aspects of the application process for manufacturer prescription assistance programs.
- Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Care Team.
Collaborates with physicians, providers, nurses, and other health professionals to better meet patients' needs while improving health care quality.
Recommends therapeutic substitutions as appropriate to optimize medication regimens while balancing cost considerations.
Provides counseling and consultation.
Provides counseling, as needed, on new medications and dose changes related to manufacturer-supplied medications.
Provides, upon request, consultation to clinic physicians, providers, and other team members to assist in determining affordable drug therapy options for individual patients.
Medication Management and Distribution
Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to the management and distribution of medications.
Performs prescription processing, filling, quality assurance, and dispensing of manufacturer-supplied medications.
Follows legal standards in all areas including, but not limited to, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy
- 0 to 2 years of identified pharmacy experience
Preferred Qualifications
2 to 5 years of retail pharmacy experience
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Pharmacist - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
Physical Demands
Light Work
Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $63.54 to $87.91 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
- Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
- Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits Include
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will support patients by connecting them with financial resources for medication through the Prescription Assistance Program. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize medication regimens and ensure appropriate dispensing.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD from an accredited school. A valid Minnesota Board of Pharmacy license is required upon hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 57% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$158k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 9,996 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $132k–$183k | Pharmacy median $141k (middle half $136k–$153k)353 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$160k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Minnesota | 219 active | 10,184 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 15% remote · 57% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Minnesota Pharmacist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 23% offer loan repayment225 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,740 in the last 30 days | 3,368 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist Prescription Assistance Program at Allina Health 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 9,996 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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