Entry Level Production Pharmacist Jobs
New grad production pharmacist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on compounding experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Insurance, with employers like Walgreens, CVS Health, and Walmart hiring at this level now.
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Building Location:
St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes
Department:
3062410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - DL 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:
Certification/Licensure Required:
- Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy of the state in which they will be working
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
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$80.00 - $80.00
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:
St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes
Department:
3062410 HOSPITAL PHARMACY - DL 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:
Certification/Licensure Required:
- Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Board of Pharmacy of the state in which they will be working
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
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$80.00 - $80.00
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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Entry Level Production Pharmacist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level production pharmacist job?
Start by targeting roles that explicitly welcome new graduates or list zero to two years of experience as acceptable. Hands-on internship experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, compounding, or hospital production setting gives you a real edge. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices, batch record documentation, and sterile compounding techniques signals readiness to hiring managers even without a long work history.
Which companies hire entry level production pharmacists?
Companies hiring entry level production pharmacists right now include Walgreens, CVS Health, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospital health systems, and specialty compounding pharmacies that build their teams by developing new graduates rather than requiring prior experience.
Are there remote entry level production pharmacist jobs?
Yes, though most production pharmacist roles are on-site by nature. About 3% of entry level production pharmacist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve regulatory review, documentation, or quality assurance work rather than hands-on compounding or manufacturing floor responsibilities.
Are these new grad production pharmacist jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior production pharmacist roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or rotation work in lieu of full-time employment, and does not require prior manufacturing floor tenure. Look for listings that mention training programs or PharmD new graduate welcome language.
Which industries hire the most entry level production pharmacists?
Entry Level production pharmacist roles concentrate in Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain active production pipelines that require licensed pharmacists for oversight, documentation, and quality review even at the junior level.