Critical Care Pharmacist Jobs
Critical Care Pharmacist jobs are open across hospital systems, academic medical centers, and health networks, from new-grad PGY2 residents to clinical specialists and managers, with concentrations in critical care, cardiology, infectious disease, and toxicology. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Building Location:
32nd Avenue Building
Department:
3012410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - 32ND HOSP
Job Description:
Responsible for performing all duties associated with interpretation, order verification, dispensing and monitoring of medications ordered by prescribers; the evaluation and dissemination of comprehensive information about medications and their use, to patients, families, and medical staff; and providing quality pharmaceutical care to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Job duties may also include daily medication monitoring, distribution and acquisition duties as required by the pharmacy department, medication reconciliation, anticoagulation dosing and monitoring, pharmacokinetic monitoring, renal dose adjustments, and provide medication related consultative service to staff within Essentia Health. Will assist in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and precepting pharmacy students, interns and residents, billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the department leader.
Education Qualifications:
Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (BS or PharmD degree required)
ASHP-Accredited Hospital Residency, or three or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications: Completed/completing a PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency in Infectious Disease or Critical Care, Infectious Disease or Critical Care Pharmacy experience, and/or Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Board certification in Infectious Disease or Critical Care.
Certification/Licensure Required:
- Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy of the state in which they will be working
- Pharmacists in the SMPHM Union, are required to be licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin (within one (1) year from the date of hire), regardless of their primary worksite for all regular full-time pharmacists and part-time (.4 FTE or greater)
If not licensed as a Registered Pharmacist upon hire, the candidate must have a Pharmacy Intern License and/or is eligible to work as an intern and must become a Registered Pharmacist within 90 days of hire:
- Minnesota: Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
- Wisconsin: In the final months of a Pharmacy program. No registration required
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North Dakota: Must be registered as a Pharmacy Intern through the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy
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Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy
FTE:
0.7
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Permanent Evening Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$73.60 - $84.64
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.
Building Location:
32nd Avenue Building
Department:
3012410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - 32ND HOSP
Job Description:
Responsible for performing all duties associated with interpretation, order verification, dispensing and monitoring of medications ordered by prescribers; the evaluation and dissemination of comprehensive information about medications and their use, to patients, families, and medical staff; and providing quality pharmaceutical care to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Job duties may also include daily medication monitoring, distribution and acquisition duties as required by the pharmacy department, medication reconciliation, anticoagulation dosing and monitoring, pharmacokinetic monitoring, renal dose adjustments, and provide medication related consultative service to staff within Essentia Health. Will assist in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including training of new staff and precepting pharmacy students, interns and residents, billing, record keeping, monthly audits, and other duties as assigned by the department leader.
Education Qualifications:
Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (BS or PharmD degree required)
ASHP-Accredited Hospital Residency, or three or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications: Completed/completing a PGY2 ASHP-accredited residency in Infectious Disease or Critical Care, Infectious Disease or Critical Care Pharmacy experience, and/or Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Board certification in Infectious Disease or Critical Care.
Certification/Licensure Required:
- Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy of the state in which they will be working
- Pharmacists in the SMPHM Union, are required to be licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin (within one (1) year from the date of hire), regardless of their primary worksite for all regular full-time pharmacists and part-time (.4 FTE or greater)
If not licensed as a Registered Pharmacist upon hire, the candidate must have a Pharmacy Intern License and/or is eligible to work as an intern and must become a Registered Pharmacist within 90 days of hire:
- Minnesota: Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
- Wisconsin: In the final months of a Pharmacy program. No registration required
-
North Dakota: Must be registered as a Pharmacy Intern through the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy
-
Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy
FTE:
0.7
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Permanent Evening Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$73.60 - $84.64
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in critical care pharmacist jobs.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited program required
- Active and unrestricted state pharmacist licensure in the hiring state
- Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Completion of a PGY2 critical care pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience
- Experience with ICU-specific pharmacotherapy including vasopressors, anticoagulation, and sedation protocols
- Proficiency with clinical decision support tools, electronic health records, and pharmacokinetic dosing software
Tips for Your Critical Care Pharmacist Job Search
Tailor your resume to ICU-specific clinical outcomes
Highlight dosing protocols you've developed, pharmacokinetic consults you've led, and formulary decisions you've influenced in the ICU. Generic pharmacy experience reads flat to critical care hiring managers who want evidence of independent clinical judgment in high-acuity settings.
List every relevant certification prominently
BCCCP and BCPS certifications belong near the top of your resume, not buried in an education section. Many critical care postings filter applicants by board certification before a human ever reads the file, so placement matters as much as the credential itself.
Target postings by unit type, not just job title
Search for MICU, SICU, CVICU, and neuro-ICU in addition to 'critical care pharmacist' to surface roles matched to your clinical background. A surgical ICU posting and a medical ICU posting require different expertise, so align your applications to units where your experience is strongest.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists critical care pharmacist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case-based answers for clinical interviews
Critical care pharmacy interviews frequently include pharmacotherapy case scenarios involving vasopressors, sedation protocols, or antibiotic stewardship. Practice walking interviewers through your clinical reasoning step by step, not just your final recommendation, since the thought process is what hiring teams evaluate.
Negotiate start date around residency or fellowship timelines
If you're completing a PGY2 or fellowship, clarify your available start date upfront and ask whether the employer has flexibility. Hospitals with established residency programs often build offer timelines around training completion and may hold a position rather than fill it prematurely.
Critical Care Pharmacist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most critical care pharmacists?
Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Ascension, and The University of Iowa are hiring the most critical care pharmacists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Ohio, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large academic medical centers and integrated health systems tend to post the most volume due to their staffed ICU infrastructure.
How many critical care pharmacist jobs are remote?
About 0% of critical care pharmacist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most critical care roles require on-site clinical presence in the ICU. Remote opportunities in this specialty tend to cluster in clinical pharmacy informatics, telepharmacy oversight, and drug information roles rather than direct bedside practice.
How do you become a critical care pharmacist?
You start by earning a PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school, then completing a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency followed by a PGY2 critical care residency. After that, you obtain state licensure and pursue BCCCP board certification. Some pharmacists enter critical care through extensive ICU staffing experience rather than a formal PGY2 if they build equivalent clinical depth over time.
Can you get a critical care pharmacist job without residency training?
Yes, some health systems hire pharmacists into critical care roles without a PGY2 residency if you have substantial ICU staffing experience, strong clinical references, and a willingness to pursue BCCCP certification. Community hospitals and smaller health networks are more likely to consider non-residency-trained candidates than large academic centers, which often treat residency completion as a minimum threshold.
What does the critical care pharmacist interview process look like?
Most critical care pharmacy interviews include a phone or video screen with HR or a pharmacy manager, followed by an on-site day that includes a clinical case presentation, one-on-one meetings with ICU pharmacists and physicians, and sometimes a tour of the unit. You'll typically be asked to work through a pharmacotherapy case live and discuss how you approach antibiotic stewardship, sedation management, or code situations.
Where can I find and apply to critical care pharmacist jobs?
You can find and apply to critical care pharmacist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty, unit experience, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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