Pharmacy recruitment and pharmacist jobs in Minnesota.
Quad Recruitment places pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy leaders with Minnesota employers, from Twin Cities health systems to community pharmacies in Duluth and rural hospitals across Greater Minnesota. We check Minnesota Board of Pharmacy licensing and technician registration before you meet anyone, so every candidate you see can start.
Employment and pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Pharmacy jobs in Minnesota right now.
Live Minnesota roles appear below as soon as they go live. Many of our searches are never advertised, so send us your resume and our US team will tell you about Minnesota roles first.
How pharmacy licensing works in Minnesota.
Minnesota pharmacists can independently prescribe several medicines under Board protocols, which makes the scope attractive. Technicians register first and then have 12 months to complete Board-approved training.
NAPLEX plus the MPJE
New pharmacists pass the NAPLEX and the MPJE and complete 1,600 internship hours after their third year. A fingerprint-based background check is also required.
NABP license transfer
Pharmacists in good standing transfer through NABP and pass the Minnesota MPJE. Practice as a licensed pharmacist can make up for missing internship hours.
Register, then train
New technicians must be 18 or over with a high school diploma or GED. They have 12 months from registration to complete Board-approved training, and PTCB or NHA certification counts.
Independent prescribing protocols
Minnesota pharmacists can prescribe hormonal contraceptives, opioid antagonists and nicotine replacement under Board protocols, and can prescribe drugs to prevent HIV.
Source: Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and Minnesota Statutes 151.37. Requirements change, so always confirm with the board before you apply.
Where we recruit pharmacy staff in Minnesota.
Most Minnesota pharmacy jobs are in the Twin Cities and Rochester, while Greater Minnesota has long distances between pharmacies and fewer local candidates. We plan each search around where the role is.
Minneapolis and St. Paul
Large health systems, specialty pharmacy and retail, with the most competition for experienced staff.
Rochester and Southeast Minnesota
Academic and specialty medicine alongside community hospital and retail pharmacy.
Duluth and the Arrowhead
Regional hospitals and community pharmacies serving a large rural area.
St. Cloud and Central Minnesota
Hospital, long-term care and retail pharmacy roles in a growing region.
Mankato and Southern Minnesota
Community hospitals and independent pharmacies in smaller cities and farm country.
Moorhead, Bemidji and the Northwest
Rural hospitals and pharmacies where relocation support often makes the difference.
Minnesota pharmacy roles we fill.
From a single relief pharmacist to a Director of Pharmacy, these are the settings and roles we recruit for across Minnesota.
Hire Minnesota pharmacy staff faster than you can on your own.
Outside the Twin Cities and Rochester, Minnesota employers draw from a small local pool of pharmacists, so rural roles can stay open for a long time. We confirm Minnesota license and registration status on the first call and send you a short list of people who are ready to start.
- Minnesota license and technician credentials checked before you see a resume.
- A short list of strong candidates, not a pile of applications to sift.
- Honest pay advice: if we think your offer is above or below the Minnesota market, we will tell you, and show you how to stand out.
- Permanent, contract and leadership hiring across the whole market.
Looking for a pharmacy job in Minnesota?
The BLS puts the median Minnesota pharmacist wage at $159,740, and the scope of practice includes independent prescribing under Board protocols. If we think your offer is above or below the market, we will tell you. We'll be straight with you about what a role is worth.
- Pharmacist, technician and leadership roles across Minnesota.
- Straight answers on pay, using public salary data rather than guesswork.
- Help with NABP license transfer and the Minnesota MPJE if you're relocating.
Pharmacy recruitment near Minnesota.
We recruit pharmacy staff in all 50 states. These are the neighboring markets candidates and employers most often compare.
Minnesota pharmacy recruitment FAQs.
Who licenses pharmacists in Minnesota?
The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. New pharmacists need the NAPLEX, the MPJE and 1,600 internship hours, plus a fingerprint-based background check.
Can I transfer my pharmacist license to Minnesota?
Yes. If your license is in good standing you can transfer through NABP and pass the Minnesota MPJE. Time in practice as a licensed pharmacist can make up for any missing internship hours.
Do pharmacy technicians need to be registered in Minnesota?
Yes. New technicians register with the Board, must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED, and have 12 months to complete Board-approved training. PTCB or NHA certification counts as that training.
How much do pharmacists earn in Minnesota?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median annual wage for Minnesota pharmacists at $159,740, and $48,300 for pharmacy technicians (May 2025).
Can pharmacists prescribe in Minnesota?
Yes, for some medicines. Under Board protocols, Minnesota pharmacists can prescribe self-administered hormonal contraceptives, opioid antagonists and nicotine replacement products, and they can prescribe drugs to prevent HIV.
Let's fill your Minnesota pharmacy role.
Tell us about the role, the location and when you need someone to start. Our US team will come back to you with a plan, and an honest view of the market.
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