Pharmacist Jobs in Utah
Pharmacist jobs in Utah are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in retail pharmacy chains, large health systems, and specialty clinical settings at experience levels from new graduates through clinical pharmacy directors. Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden are the most active hiring metros, where Intermountain Health, University of Utah Health, and Smith's Food and Drug maintain consistent pharmacist hiring across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. The most in-demand specialties include oncology pharmacy, ambulatory care, and clinical staff pharmacist roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Pharmacist / Pharmacists in Charge
FLSA Status: Non-Ex
Reports to: Pharmacy Director
Supervises: N/A . Indirect: technician and cashier for the day
Job Summary: The Pharmacist is responsible for the oversight of on-site staff (without management responsibilities) as well as the pharmacy’s permit application and subsequent renewals. The Pharmacist assumes full legal responsibility for the entire operation of the MCHC pharmacy in a manner that legally complies with all the applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Job Qualifications
Education or Formal Training (Licenses/Certifications):
- RPH or Pharm D Active Utah Certification
- Must be available to work between 15-20 hours per week.
Experience:
- Exemplary verbal communication and customer service skills.
- Technical knowledge and computer skills (data entry, as well as good typing and 10-key skills) with strong quantitative abilities.
- Experience with dispensing software.
- Experience with employee management and workflow management
Language:
- Bilingual: English/Spanish, a plus
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
- Current CPR certification required, along with any required maintenance.
- Current personal immunization records, along with any required maintenance.
- Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all MCHC records, PII, and PHI (created, received, maintained, or transmitted).
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Eligible to bill Medicaid and Medicare
- Travel: Minimal, as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to display a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to follow all MCHC policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, actively participate and attend employee meetings and complete required training programs in a timely manner.
- Ability to promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of MCHC.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members to ensure superior results and team success.
- Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to think and act independently to find solutions.
- Is task and deadline oriented.
- Ability to take on ownership of assignments and communicate status, issues, etc., and follow-through to completion.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION
Provides oversight of the Pharmacy staff in transferring prescriptions, handling incoming physician calls, logging data into the computer, and conducting drug utilization review. Takes responsibility for accurate dispensing of products from the Pharmacy. Responsible to ensure that the highest quality of health care is provided to each individual visiting the pharmacy. Ensures operational compliance with the 340b program. Ensures registration and licensure with State, Fed, and other regulatory bodies and third party payers. Oversees and administrates all CQI procedures within the pharmacy in dispensing pharma products.
This role will be on rotation with the other Pharmacist, to work the Saturday clinic and has responsibility to be in the pharmacy at all times when the pharmacy is open. Collaborates closely with the Pharmacy Supervisor to ensure any changes to policies and procedures, as well as all QI/QA updates and laws and regulations are being followed by everyone working in the pharmacy.
Acts as liaison with the MCHC medical providers and support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Environment and Physical Activities
This job is performed in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses equipment related to their specialty (radiography equipment, computers, etc), as well as standard office equipment such as phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Job Title: Pharmacist / Pharmacists in Charge
FLSA Status: Non-Ex
Reports to: Pharmacy Director
Supervises: N/A . Indirect: technician and cashier for the day
Job Summary: The Pharmacist is responsible for the oversight of on-site staff (without management responsibilities) as well as the pharmacy’s permit application and subsequent renewals. The Pharmacist assumes full legal responsibility for the entire operation of the MCHC pharmacy in a manner that legally complies with all the applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Job Qualifications
Education or Formal Training (Licenses/Certifications):
- RPH or Pharm D Active Utah Certification
- Must be available to work between 15-20 hours per week.
Experience:
- Exemplary verbal communication and customer service skills.
- Technical knowledge and computer skills (data entry, as well as good typing and 10-key skills) with strong quantitative abilities.
- Experience with dispensing software.
- Experience with employee management and workflow management
Language:
- Bilingual: English/Spanish, a plus
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
- Current CPR certification required, along with any required maintenance.
- Current personal immunization records, along with any required maintenance.
- Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all MCHC records, PII, and PHI (created, received, maintained, or transmitted).
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Eligible to bill Medicaid and Medicare
- Travel: Minimal, as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to display a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to follow all MCHC policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, actively participate and attend employee meetings and complete required training programs in a timely manner.
- Ability to promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of MCHC.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members to ensure superior results and team success.
- Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to think and act independently to find solutions.
- Is task and deadline oriented.
- Ability to take on ownership of assignments and communicate status, issues, etc., and follow-through to completion.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION
Provides oversight of the Pharmacy staff in transferring prescriptions, handling incoming physician calls, logging data into the computer, and conducting drug utilization review. Takes responsibility for accurate dispensing of products from the Pharmacy. Responsible to ensure that the highest quality of health care is provided to each individual visiting the pharmacy. Ensures operational compliance with the 340b program. Ensures registration and licensure with State, Fed, and other regulatory bodies and third party payers. Oversees and administrates all CQI procedures within the pharmacy in dispensing pharma products.
This role will be on rotation with the other Pharmacist, to work the Saturday clinic and has responsibility to be in the pharmacy at all times when the pharmacy is open. Collaborates closely with the Pharmacy Supervisor to ensure any changes to policies and procedures, as well as all QI/QA updates and laws and regulations are being followed by everyone working in the pharmacy.
Acts as liaison with the MCHC medical providers and support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Environment and Physical Activities
This job is performed in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses equipment related to their specialty (radiography equipment, computers, etc), as well as standard office equipment such as phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Pharmacist Job Market in Utah
A snapshot from current Utah openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Education
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacist jobs across Utah.
- Active pharmacist license issued or recognized by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy
- Successful completion of NAPLEX and MPJE licensing examinations
- Experience with pharmacy dispensing software and electronic health record systems
- Strong clinical knowledge in drug therapy management and patient counseling
- Ability to obtain and maintain DEA registration for controlled substance dispensing
Pharmacist Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacist in Utah?
You become a pharmacist in Utah by earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited program, passing the NAPLEX and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination, and applying for licensure through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. Utah participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact equivalent for pharmacists through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, so pharmacists licensed in participating states may be eligible for reciprocity.
How much do pharmacists make in Utah?
Pharmacists in Utah earn a median of about $144,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,260 for the lowest 10% to over $172,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pharmacists in Utah?
Companies currently hiring pharmacists in Utah include Walmart, Walgreens, and Red Rock Pharmacy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utah's large integrated health systems and regional grocery pharmacy chains tend to post the most consistent volume of openings across inpatient, outpatient, and retail settings.
Which Utah cities have the most pharmacist jobs?
Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Provo have the most pharmacist openings in Utah. Salt Lake City anchors the market through its concentration of major hospital campuses and corporate pharmacy operations, while Provo and Ogden reflect the growth of regional medical centers and retail pharmacy locations serving Utah's expanding suburban populations.
Are there remote pharmacist jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of pharmacist openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how heavily the role depends on on-site dispensing, patient interaction, and controlled substance handling. The positions most likely to allow remote work are telepharmacy, prior authorization review, and utilization management roles.
How can I get hired as a pharmacist in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a postgraduate year one pharmacy residency, several of which are offered by Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health for new PharmD graduates. Candidates without residency experience can apply for staff pharmacist or per-diem positions at regional hospitals and retail chains, where provisional licensure allows recent graduates to work under supervision while finishing the credentialing process. Holding a current Utah intern registration and documenting APPE rotations in clinical settings gives candidates a measurable edge over applicants with no Utah-specific experience.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacist jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to pharmacist jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Utah employers. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty area and apply directly to the positions that match.
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