Specialty Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$64-$81.87/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 5% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,188 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $133k–$170k | Pharmacy median $141k (middle half $133k–$146k)258 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$151k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Arizona | 333 active | 10,195 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 20% remote · 68% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona pharmacist listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment343 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,705 in the last 30 days | 3,274 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 Health | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index149 active listings |
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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