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Superior, Arizona · Hybrid

Specialty Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist

PharmacistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64-$81.87/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Building Location

Essentia Health Superior Belknap Pharmacy

Department: 2032470 SPECIALTY PHARMACY - DC

Job Description

The Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacist will practice in an integrated, team-based care model providing pharmaceutical care and drug distribution services in accordance with policies, practice standards, and regulatory requirements.

The pharmacist will develop and maintain positive relationships with nurses, providers, patients, and other members of the care team to achieve desired outcomes and excellent patient care.

The position will support all aspects of the daily pharmacy department activities, including training of new staff and pharmacy students, supervision of the pharmacy technicians and interns, resolution of customer service issues, billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other functions necessary for optimal specialty pharmacy performance.

The specialty pharmacist will assist in process improvement initiatives, optimizing medication utilization, improving medication safety, and other duties as assigned by the Specialty Pharmacy Manager.

Education Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience as a practicing pharmacist; Experience with the dispensing and monitoring of specialty drugs highly preferred.

Educational Requirements

Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharmacy from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education; Successful completion of a residency program preferred.

Preferred Requirements

Board Certification in Oncology (BCOP), Ambulatory Care (BCACP), or Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) credential through NASP

OR

If not currently certified as a CSP, following completion of 3000 hours of Specialty Pharmacy practice, the certification must be obtained within 9 months of practice hour completion and within 4 years of hire date

Licensure

Minnesota and Wisconsin Locations:

Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by Minnesota, Wisconsin or North Dakota Board of Pharmacy at the time of hire

Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in Minnesota and Wisconsin within 90 days of hire

North Dakota Locations

Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by Minnesota, Wisconsin or North Dakota Board of Pharmacy at the time of hire

Licensed as a registered pharmacist in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin within 90 days of hire

FTE

0.9

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Hybrid

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time:

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$64.00 - $81.87

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 will provide integrated, team-based pharmaceutical care and manage drug distribution services while supervising pharmacy staff. They are also responsible for process improvement initiatives, medication safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance within the specialty pharmacy department.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy and have at least one year of practicing experience. A Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) credential is required or must be obtained within a specified timeframe, along with active pharmacy licensure in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

AuditingStaff training

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 68% have no call, 45% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 5% in pharmacyranked against 10,188 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$133k–$170kPharmacy median $141k (middle half $133k–$146k)258 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$151k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Arizona333 active10,195 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 20% remote · 68% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona pharmacist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment343 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,705 in the last 30 days3,274 the 30 days before (+13%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Essentia Healthsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index149 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,188 Pharmacy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Specialty Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist at Essentia Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,188 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,188 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Essentia Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition reimbursement and educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources
Hybrid work option