Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$130k-$140k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Pharmacist
(Full-Time Position with Excellent Full Benefits Package, Competitive Compensation Package, Relocation Assistance and much more!)
Position Responsibilities
- Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the accurate and timely dispensing of medications to long-term care facilities.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication questions and provide clinical guidance.
- Participate in IV and TPN preparation.
- Supervise and support pharmacy technicians to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Help maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient care.
- BS in Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
- Active pharmacist license or ability to obtain licensure.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Long-term care pharmacy experience preferred, but not required!
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will review and verify medication orders for safety and regulatory compliance while overseeing the dispensing process for long-term care facilities. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals and supervise pharmacy technicians to ensure efficient operations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BS in Pharmacy or a PharmD degree and possess an active pharmacist license. Strong communication and organizational skills are required, with preference given to those with long-term care pharmacy experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 53% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $130k–$140k | Pharmacy median $139k (middle half $135k–$150k)127 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$154k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Iowa | 147 active | 10,237 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 53% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Iowa Pharmacist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 29% offer loan repayment149 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Top Pharmacist Jobs
15 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
15 jobs · 13 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
11 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,165 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Cedar Rapids
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $217k≈ 1.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,274/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.0
- State income tax
- Up to 6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Cedar Rapids, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.