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Brainerd, Minnesota

Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$133k-$170k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Building Location

St Josephs Medical Center

Department

4002410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - SJMC

Job Description

$10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation reimbursement available.

Responsible for performing all duties associated with interpretation, order verification, dispensing and monitoring of medications ordered by prescribers; the evaluation and dissemination of comprehensive information about medications and their use to patients, families, and medical staff; and providing quality pharmaceutical care to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Job duties may also include daily medication monitoring, distribution and acquisition duties as required by the pharmacy department, medication reconciliation, anticoagulation dosing and monitoring, pharmacokinetic monitoring, renal dose adjustments, and provide medication related consultative service to staff within Essentia Health. Will assist in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training new staff and precepting pharmacy students, interns, and residents.

This position will support the hospital with the opportunity to also work in the infusion therapy center.

Education Qualifications

Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (BS or PharmD degree required)

ASHP-Accredited Hospital Residency, or three or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

  • Certification/Licensure Required:
  • Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy of the state in which they will be working.

If not licensed as a Registered Pharmacist upon hire, the candidate must have a Pharmacy Intern License and/or is eligible to work as an intern and must become a Registered Pharmacist within 90 days of hire:

  • Minnesota: Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
  • Wisconsin: In the final months of a Pharmacy program. No registration required
  • North Dakota: Must be registered as a Pharmacy Intern through the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy
  • Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy

FTE

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

  • Shift Rotation:
  • Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time:

Weekends

  • Holidays:
  • No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$133,120.00 - $170,289.60

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for the interpretation, verification, and dispensing of medications while providing comprehensive clinical monitoring and patient education. They will also support departmental activities, including training staff and precepting students in both hospital and infusion therapy settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BS or PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and possess a valid Registered Pharmacist license. An ASHP-accredited residency or three or more years of hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication verificationClinical pharmacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available at Essentia Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,775 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pharmacist Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 182 active listings.

Of the 44 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 43% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • Includes weekends
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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) with Employer Contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling