Pharmacist in Charge (New Grads)

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$68/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Pharmacy1st Health is building the clinical infrastructure for rural America by transforming independent pharmacies into integrated care delivery hubs. Our model combines primary care, pharmacy services, and chronic disease management under one roof, creating a new, lower-cost site of care for underserved communities.

We operate across multiple states and are rapidly expanding a network of rural clinics co-located with pharmacies. Our goal is to deliver scalable, high-quality care while improving access, outcomes, and cost efficiency.

We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Staff Pharmacist to oversee daily pharmacy operations while delivering exceptional clinical care. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining efficient pharmacy operations, supporting pharmacy staff, and partnering with the broader healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and Iowa Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Oversee daily pharmacy operations, including prescription verification, workflow management, inventory control, and medication safety.

Provide exceptional patient care through accurate dispensing, medication counseling, immunizations, medication therapy management, and other clinical services.

Supervise, mentor, and support pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff to promote a culture of safety, accountability, and excellent customer service.

  • Maintain quality assurance standards and implement continuous process improvements.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Support the growth of pharmacy and clinical services within the community.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for audits, inspections, controlled substance records, and internal reporting.

Help drive operational excellence by balancing patient care, compliance, workflow efficiency, and business performance.

Qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school of pharmacy.

Active Iowa Pharmacist license in good standing (or ability to obtain licensure prior to start).

One or more years of community or retail pharmacy experience preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

  • Working knowledge of pharmacy regulations, third-party insurance billing, and pharmacy management systems.
  • Strong clinical judgment with a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly Pay: $65-$68 per hour
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Annual employee profit-sharing program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401k with 4% match
  • Continuing education and professional development support
  • Opportunity to help shape the future of rural healthcare

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient counselingStaff supervision

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution19 jobs · 13 employers

5
<$145k
3
$145k-165k
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$165k-185k
2
$185k-205k
1
$215k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
6%
CME allowance
6% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

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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 10,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Anamosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k
Median resident rent
$966/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cedar Rapids, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pharmacy First Health

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Overland Park, Kansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
401k with 4% Match
Continuing Education Support