Pharmacist Retail

Allina Health; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health in Apple Valley, MN is seeking a licensed pharmacist for a full-time, on-site role in our community pharmacy. You will review medications, counsel patients, and oversee drug distribution to ensure safe, effective and cost-efficient medication use.

You'll work an 8-hour day/evening shift (1.0 FTE) with every 4th weekend rotation, and participate in quality assurance, audits and staff coaching. MN licenses required upon hire where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school.
• 0 to 2 years of identified pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medications and monitors prescriptions for safety and cost efficiency.
• Provides clinical/information services to patients and medical staff.
• Counsels patients on new medications and refills.
• Completes controlled substance audits as directed.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Retail pharmacy experience

Pharmacy degree (PharmD/BPharm)

Education

Pharmacy degree (BPharm/PharmD)

Job description

Location Address: 14655 Galaxie Ave Apple Valley, MN 55124-8575

Date Posted: September 21, 2026

Department: 70027904 Community Pharmacy Apple Valley

Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: Every 4th

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)

8-hour day/evening shift

Every 4th weekend rotation

Job Description

Provides optimal pharmaceutical care for patients and oversees drug distribution systems.

Principal Responsibilities

• Reviews medications.
• Ensures safe, timely and cost-effective utilization of medications.
• Provides clinical/information services to patients and medical staff.
• Reviews clinical data on patient profile for possible drug interactions and over/under utilization.
• Monitors prescriptions to assure appropriateness.
• Prescription Filling.
• Evaluates appropriate medical dose, route, frequency and administration.
• Performs quality assurance.
• Effectively prioritizes work to meet customer promise times.
• Provides counseling and consultation.
• Counsels patients and care-givers on all new medications and on refills and OTC products, as needed.
• Provides medication education and patient care service.
• Provides clinical pharmacotherapeutic recommendations for patient care and/or cost efficiency medication decisions based on procedure or scope of practice.
• Provides medication therapy management to patients in order to improve adherence and support positive outcomes.
• Provides direction and training.
• Completes controlled substance audits as directed.
• Coaches and trains pharmacy staff members in partnership with Pharmacy Supervisor and Lead Pharmacist.
• Takes accountability and resolves next-level escalations on customer service issues.
• Ensures all legal and privacy requirements are met.
• Follows legal standards in all areas including, but not limited to, work rules, controlled substance requirements, state and federal regulations, and HIPAA regulations.
• Documents and complies with standards for any active accreditations.
• Reduces audit risks through proper checks, such as days supply, signatures, dates, take as direction, and returns-to-stock.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy OR PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy 0 to 2 years of identified pharmacy experience

Preferred Qualifications

2 to 5 years of retail pharmacy experience

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Pharmacist - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire if working in MN

Licensed Pharmacist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required upon hire if working in WI

Physical Demands

Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $63.54 to $87.91 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)