Central Pharmacist

Working Title: Central Pharmacist
Job Class: Pharmacist
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID: 93981
• Location: St. Peter
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/01/2026
• Closing Date: 05/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment
• Division/Unit: St Peter / Pharmacy
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $51.45 - $76.10 / hourly; $107,427 - $158,896 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 213 - Health Treatment Professional/Unrep
• FLSA Status:  Exempt – Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Direct Care & Treatment is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Looking For a Change!  Join our Pharmacist Team at Direct Care and Treatment.  Together we can improve your work/life balance while continuing to enhance the lives of Minnesotans.

We have a great opportunity for a Licensed Pharmacist at St. Peter to provide pharmaceutical Support to our Direct Care and Treatment division.  If you have an interest in developing your career in psychiatric pharmacy, this may be the next step in your career!

The hours of operations of the pharmacy are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
* This position will be expected to work a Saturday and Sunday once (1) a quarter from 7am-12pm. *

Job Duties:

• Oversee pharmacy operations and dispense drugs according to physician prescriptions.
• Conducts and supports safe, effective transitions of care into and out of the facility through medication reconciliation, discharge medication planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Manage inventory, supervise pharmacy technicians, and perform quality control checks on medications.
• Ensure that the process for dispensing medications from the pharmacy meets all legal and accreditation/certification requirements, and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, codes, and standards for the facility.
• Serve as a consultant to medical and nursing staff to provide the most current information regarding drug therapies.
• Deliver occasional presentations to educate staff and patients on pharmaceutical topics.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy 
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in Minnesota 
• Two years of experience as a full-time pharmacist or completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing pharmacy services for individuals with mental illness, chemical dependency, and related or co-occurring diagnoses.
• Proficient in data collection, entry, evaluation and Microsoft Excel spreadsheet experience or other equivalent programs.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams.
• Quality improvement training or experience.
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
   

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care and Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned. (If applicable add education information)

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.