Medical/Surgical Pharmacist - Acute Care - Every other weekend
Listed compensation
$120k-$153k
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.
Job Description
Building Location
32nd Avenue Building
Department: 3012410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - 32ND HOSP
Job Description
A general acute care pharmacist position covering medical/surgical patient floors and works every other weekend.
Other specialty areas are available for secondary patient service (pediatrics, oncology, cardiology, etc)
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 of new staff and precepting pharmacy students, interns and residents, billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the department leader.
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
Completed/completing a PGY1 and/or ASHP-accredited residency, and/or Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Board certification.
Certification/Licensure Required
Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy of the state in which they will be working
Pharmacists in the SMPHM Union, are required to be licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin (within one (1) year from the date of hire), regardless of their primary worksite for all regular full-time pharmacists and part-time (.4 FTE or greater)
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
0.9
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time:
Weekends
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$119,808.00 - $153,260.64
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 for acute care patients. They also provide consultative services to medical staff and participate in departmental activities such as training and monthly audits.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BS or PharmD degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and be licensed as a Registered Pharmacist. Completion of 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
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 63% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $153k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,057 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$153k | Pharmacy median $140k (middle half $135k–$150k)132 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$153k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in North Dakota | 18 active | 10,273 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 63% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Pharmacist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $43k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,674 in the last 30 days | 3,327 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Essentia Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index145 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical/Surgical Pharmacist - Acute Care - Every other weekend at Essentia Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,057 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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