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Lewis Drug

MN Staff Pharmacist - Windom

Windom, MN · On-site

$55 - $65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Pharmacist Status: Exempt Rate: $55.00-$65.00 hourly equivalent Summary Professional level job requiring a graduate degree in pharmacy and licensure as a pharmacist. Essential Duties and ...

Lewis Drug

MN Staff Pharmacist - Windom

Windom, MN · On-site

$55 - $65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Pharmacist Status: Exempt Rate: $55.00-$65.00 hourly equivalent Summary Professional level job requiring a graduate degree in pharmacy and licensure as a pharmacist. Essential Duties and ...

Lewis Drug

$20,000 Sign-on bonus - Staff Pharmacist

Chamberlain, SD · On-site

$61 - $71.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Pharmacist Status: Exempt *This position is located in Chamberlain, SD. Willing to consider full-time or part-time availability. Summary Professional level job requiring a graduate degree in ...

Lewis Family Drug

$20,000 Sign-on bonus Staff Pharmacist

Moville, IA · On-site

$55.25 - $65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Pharmacist Status: Exempt *This position is located in Moville, IA with potential to work at other Iowa locations. Willing to consider full-time or part-time availability. Summary Professional ...

Lewis Drug

MN Staff Pharmacist - Windom

Windom, MN · On-site

$55 - $65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Pharmacist Status: Exempt Rate: $55.00-$65.00 hourly equivalent Summary Professional level job requiring a graduate degree in pharmacy and licensure as a pharmacist. Essential Duties and ...

Lewis Drug

$20,000 Sign on bonus - Staff Pharmacist

Chamberlain, SD · On-site

$61 - $71.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Pharmacist Status: Exempt *This position is located in Chamberlain, SD. Willing to consider full-time or part-time availability. Summary Professional level job requiring a graduate degree in ...

Lewis Drug

$20,000 Sign-on bonus Staff Pharmacist

Moville, IA · On-site

$55.25 - $65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Pharmacist Status: Exempt *This position is located in Moville, IA with potential to work at other Iowa locations. Willing to consider full-time or part-time availability. Summary Professional ...

Lewis Drug

$20,000 Sign on bonus - Staff Pharmacist

Chamberlain, SD · On-site

$61 - $71.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Pharmacist Status: Exempt *This position is located in Chamberlain, SD. Willing to consider full-time or part-time availability. Summary Professional level job requiring a graduate degree in ...

Lewis Family Drug

MN Staff Pharmacist

Saint James, MN · On-site

$53.50 - $62.75/hr

Responsible for maintaining a productive work flow in the pharmacy department when Chief Pharmacist is not on duty * Authorizes and approves associate purchases in the pharmacy * Makes sure that all ...

Lewis Drug

$20,000 Sign-on bonus Staff Pharmacist

Moville, IA · On-site

$55.25 - $65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Pharmacist Status: Exempt *This position is located in Moville, IA with potential to work at other Iowa locations. Willing to consider full-time or part-time availability. Summary Professional ...

Lewis Drug

$20,000 Sign on bonus - Staff Pharmacist

Chamberlain, SD · On-site

$61 - $71.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Pharmacist Status: Exempt *This position is located in Chamberlain, SD. Willing to consider full-time or part-time availability. Summary Professional level job requiring a graduate degree in ...

Lewis Family Drug

MN Staff Pharmacist - Windom

Windom, MN · On-site

$59 - $69.50/hr

Responsible for maintaining a productive work flow in the pharmacy department when Chief Pharmacist is not on duty * Authorizes and approves associate purchases in the pharmacy * Makes sure that all ...

Lewis Drug

$20,000 Sign-on bonus Staff Pharmacist

Moville, IA · On-site

$55.25 - $65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chief Pharmacist Status: Exempt *This position is located in Moville, IA with potential to work at other Iowa locations. Willing to consider full-time or part-time availability. Summary Professional ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief pharmacist in the United States is $151,515.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $137,500.00 and $166,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much does a chief pharmacist make in the US?

A chief pharmacist in the US typically earns an average salary of around $130,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and the size of the healthcare facility. They often hold advanced certifications and oversee pharmacy operations, staff, and medication management in hospitals or large pharmacies.

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To thrive as a Chief Pharmacist, you need comprehensive pharmaceutical knowledge, extensive clinical experience, and a degree in pharmacy with current licensure, often complemented by postgraduate qualifications in pharmacy management or administration. Familiarity with pharmacy management systems, electronic health records (EHRs), drug inventory software, and regulatory compliance tools is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills set outstanding Chief Pharmacists apart. These competencies are critical for ensuring medication safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance within healthcare organizations.

What is the role of a chief pharmacist?

A chief pharmacist oversees the pharmacy operations within a healthcare facility, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. They manage staff, maintain compliance with regulations, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. Strong leadership, knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, and certification as a licensed pharmacist are essential for this role.

What does a chief pharmacist do?

A Chief Pharmacist oversees pharmacy operations within a healthcare facility, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing medication management. They lead a team of pharmacists, develop policies, and implement best practices for safe and effective drug distribution. Additionally, they collaborate with other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and may be involved in budgeting and resource management. Their role requires strong leadership, clinical knowledge, and regulatory expertise.

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Infographic showing various Chief Pharmacist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $151,515 per year, or $72.8 per hour.

MN Staff Pharmacist - Windom

Lewis Drug

Windom, MN • On-site

$55 - $65/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Lewis Drug rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Title: Staff Pharmacist
Reports to: Chief Pharmacist
Status: Exempt
Rate: $55.00-$65.00 hourly equivalent
Summary
Professional level job requiring a graduate degree in pharmacy and licensure as a pharmacist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide prompt, friendly customer service to all patients in the pharmacy and customers throughout the store
  • Learn Lewis Drug policies and procedures and perform them daily
  • Establish and maintain good relationships with physicians and other healthcare providers
  • Works in a retail, healthcare or closed door setting, compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals according to professional standards and practices
  • Responsible for maintaining a productive work flow in the pharmacy department when Chief Pharmacist is not on duty
  • Authorizes and approves associate purchases in the pharmacy
  • Makes sure that all functions of the pharmacy comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations
  • Promote Lewis initiatives and represent Lewis in a positive manner to our patients and communities
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Pharmacist

Additional Requirements
  • Must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound, independent judgment, initiative and a high standard of ethics
  • Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
  • Work effectively as part of a team to support the entire pharmacy, as well as individually
  • Possess good organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Learn new software systems and type (data entry) accurately and efficiently
  • Dependable in attendance and job performance
  • Possess the initiative to plan for and complete daily activities in coordination with other pharmacy team members

Education, Experience, and Licensure
  • College degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
  • Must have and maintain a current license from the Board of Pharmacy of state(s) of practice

Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move quickly from one workstation to another
  • Work with full range of hands, wrists, and arms (i.e. Ability to pick up and pinch small items with fingers, and seize, hold, grasp or turn objects with hands)
  • Constantly positions self or moves about the pharmacy to access product and supplies from varying height levels
  • Ability to lift/move items up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
  • Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction
  • Must have depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of vision
  • Must have ability to communicate verbally with staff and patients
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced setting (filling scripts, answering phones, waiting on patients, etc.)

Benefits (Full-time employees)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA, FSA, LPFSA options
  • Voluntary options: life, long-term disability, life/long-term care hybrid, cancer, critical illness, accident, identity theft protection
  • Employee discount
  • Retirement savings (401k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Company paid short term disability
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Discounted logowear
  • Employee Assistance Program

Benefits (Part-time employees)
  • Employee discount
  • Retirement savings (401k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Discounted logowear
  • Employee Assistance Program

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