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North Platte, Nebraska

Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

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Job Title

Pharmacist

Cost Center

Pharmacy

Job Description

Clinical Staff Pharmacists are responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care at Great Plains Regional Medical Center.

Ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection, dosage regimen design, effective administration and drug therapy monitoring services.

Monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate, and works with medical staff to find alternatives when needed, to ensure the best care possible is being given. Services as an education resource for staff, patients, and families.

Supervises

None, however Staff Pharmacists are responsible for the day-to-day oversight and validation of the Pharmacy Technician work activities as set forth by the State Pharmacy regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy
  • BS Degree required
  • Unrestricted License to practice Pharmacy in the state of Nebraska required

Work Environment

  • General office setting.
  • May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
  • Subject to frequent interruptions.
  • Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations.

Physical Demands

Frequent walking/standing—worker is on his/her feet the majority of the day to perform direct or indirect duties.

Must have the skills and ability to bend/stoop, lift/carry, push/pull, balance, must have handling and manual dexterity, and must be able to speak/hear/see to perform the job.

Must be able to lift/handle supplies weighing up to 50 pounds as well as perform reaching motions greater than shoulder height in removing items from shelves.

Essential Functions

Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques and following approved facility policies and procedures.

  • Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
  • Provide medication use education to patients and caregivers.
  • Provide concise, applicable, and timely responses to requests for drug information from health care providers and patients.
  • Provide in-service education to physicians, nurses, and other practitioners as assigned.

Supervise pharmacy support personnel effectively. Assists effectively with ongoing training of the technician/support staff.

Actively participates in department and hospital committees and meetings as assigned.

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As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

Verify medication orders and provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, including selecting appropriate medications, designing and monitoring patient-specific therapy, and dispensing medications safely. Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff; respond to drug information requests; and oversee and train pharmacy support personnel.

Requirements

A graduate degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Science degree are required. An unrestricted Nebraska pharmacy license is required; the role also involves frequent standing and walking, handling supplies up to 50 pounds, and working in a setting with possible exposure to infections and emergencies.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication SafetyMedication AdministrationPharmacotherapy Design and EvaluationMedication EducationMedication DispensingPharmacy Technician OversightStaff TrainingInterprofessional CollaborationPatient and Caregiver Education

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $139k (middle half $135k–$149k)110 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Nebraska58 active10,322 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 52% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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3
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1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,144 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Great Plains Health

Hospitals and Health Care
North Platte, Nebraska
501-1,000 employees

Living in North Platte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,327/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.