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UnityPoint Health
Fort Dodge, Iowa

Pharmacist

PharmacistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!
  • Monday-Friday (schedule will vary)

Shifts

  • 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • If working the weekend: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (would be every 5 to 6 weeks)

Join our team as a Pharmacist and make a meaningful impact on patient care every day. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a supportive team to deliver a wide range of clinical and operational pharmacy services, from medication management and patient education to interdisciplinary care planning and antimicrobial stewardship.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise truly makes a difference, we’d love to have you on our team - apply today!

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to cost containment, waste reduction, and productivity improvement within the hospital pharmacy department.

Accurately and efficiently prepares and dispenses medications, including unit-dose, IV admixtures, and automated dispensing systems, in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, case management, and other healthcare professionals to support safe and appropriate medication therapy.

Maintains professional, compassionate, and respectful interactions with patients, families, hospital staff, and the community.

Monitors medication and supply inventory levels, ensures proper storage and handling, and initiates timely reordering to maintain uninterrupted patient care.

Performs routine and scheduled quality control activities.

Ensures compliance with HIPAA and hospital confidentiality policies by securing, handling, and properly destroying patient-sensitive documents, labels, and materials not included in the permanent medical record.

Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards to promote a culture of patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

Education

  • B.S. Degree in Pharmacy
  • Doctor of Pharmacy preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

  • Current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Iowa
  • Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons is preferred

Experience

Experience with progressive responsibilities and demonstrated leadership abilities in hospital Pharmacy preferred

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacy servicesInventory managementHIPAA compliance

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 25 employers

4
<$145k
7
$145k-165k
12
$165k-185k
3
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Loan repayment
14%
CME allowance
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75.03-$102.91/hr
#2

Research Pharmacist Coordinator

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$126k-$206k
#3

Senior Clinical Review Operations Pharmacist

$145k-$204k
#4

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$108k-$199k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,350 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Fort Dodge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$148k
Typical market rent
$835/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 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.

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About UnityPoint Health

51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401K Matching
Employee Recognition Program
Dental and Health Insurance
Paid Holidays
Short and Long-Term Disability