Pharmacy recruitment and pharmacist jobs in North Dakota.
Quad Recruitment places pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy leaders with North Dakota employers, from hospitals in Fargo and Bismarck to community pharmacies in small towns across the state. We check North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy licensing and technician registration before you meet anyone.
Employment and pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Pharmacy jobs in North Dakota right now.
Live North Dakota 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 North Dakota roles first.
We don't have a live role advertised in North Dakota today. Many of our searches are never advertised, so send us your resume or browse every open US role.
How pharmacy licensing works in North Dakota.
North Dakota requires most pharmacies to be majority owned by licensed pharmacists, and its pharmacists can prescribe independently for a set list of conditions. Technicians need accredited training and national certification.
NAPLEX plus the ND MPJE
The board requires an accredited pharmacy degree, at least 1,500 externship hours, and passing scores on the NAPLEX and the North Dakota MPJE.
NABP license transfer
Pharmacists licensed in another state apply through NABP's e-LTP, then sit the North Dakota MPJE once the board approves. Military spouses can ask the board about a provisional license.
Accredited training and certification
Registered technicians complete an ASHP-accredited academic or on-the-job program and hold PTCB or NHA certification. Technicians in training can be registered for up to two years.
Pharmacist-owned pharmacies
State law requires a pharmacy permit holder to be a pharmacist, or a business majority owned by pharmacists, with exceptions such as hospital pharmacies serving their own patients.
Source: North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy and N.D. Century Code 43-15-35 and 43-15-31.6; N.D. Admin. Code ch. 61-02-07.1. Requirements change, so always confirm with the board before you apply.
Where we recruit pharmacy staff in North Dakota.
North Dakota's pharmacy jobs are concentrated in a few cities, with long distances between them. Outside those cities, a single vacancy can leave a pharmacy short for months.
Fargo and the Red River Valley
Health system, community and long-term care pharmacy in the state's largest metro area.
Bismarck and Mandan
Hospital and community pharmacy roles around the state capital.
Grand Forks
Hospital, community and academic-linked pharmacy roles in the northeast.
Minot and Williston
Hospital and community pharmacy roles where relocation support often makes the difference.
Dickinson and the southwest
Community and hospital pharmacy in smaller western towns.
Critical access hospitals
Small hospitals across the state that need pharmacists comfortable working independently.
North Dakota pharmacy roles we fill.
From a single relief pharmacist to a Director of Pharmacy, these are the settings and roles we recruit for across North Dakota.
Hire North Dakota pharmacy staff faster than you can on your own.
North Dakota has around 1,070 pharmacists in total, so a single vacancy can leave a pharmacy short for months if you only advertise. We check license status at the first call and send a short list, including people in neighboring states who are open to a move.
- North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
North Dakota pharmacist pay sits slightly above the national median, and independent prescribing gives pharmacists real clinical responsibility. We'll be straight with you about what a role is worth.
- Pharmacist, technician and leadership roles across North Dakota.
- Straight answers on pay, using public salary data rather than guesswork.
- Help with NABP license transfer and the North Dakota MPJE if you're relocating.
Pharmacy recruitment near North Dakota.
We recruit pharmacy staff in all 50 states. These are the neighboring markets candidates and employers most often compare.
North Dakota pharmacy recruitment FAQs.
Who licenses pharmacists in North Dakota?
The North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy. New pharmacists need an accredited degree, at least 1,500 externship hours, the NAPLEX and the North Dakota MPJE.
Can I transfer my pharmacist license to North Dakota?
Yes. You apply through NABP's Electronic Licensure Transfer Program, and once the board approves your application you sit the North Dakota MPJE.
Do pharmacy technicians need national certification in North Dakota?
Yes. Registered technicians must complete an ASHP-accredited program and hold PTCB or NHA certification. Technicians in training can be registered for up to two years.
How much do pharmacists earn in North Dakota?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median annual wage for North Dakota pharmacists at $142,040, and $47,560 for pharmacy technicians (May 2025).
Can North Dakota pharmacists prescribe?
Yes, for a defined list. State law lets pharmacists prescribe independently in situations such as influenza, strep or COVID-19 after a positive test, HIV post-exposure prophylaxis and travel medicine, and they must notify the patient's primary provider.
Let's fill your North Dakota 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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