Pays $65-$81/hr$15k below the Pharmacist market median of ~$183k (20 jobs)

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CVS Health
Oakland, California

CA Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time district support pharmacist. Travel between stores. Nights and weekends required. Oakland, CA.

Join CVS Health as a District Support Pharmacist – Full-Time, Travel in Oakland, California, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $65 - $81/hour.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Savings
  • Wellness Programs
  • Bonus/Incentive Program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join CVS Health as a District Support Pharmacist – Full-Time, Travel.

Key Responsibilities

The District Support Pharmacist travels to various retail locations to cover scheduling gaps, manage pharmacy operations, and ensure safe prescription fulfillment. They also provide clinical care, such as immunizations, while coaching pharmacy teams to maintain high standards of patient service and safety.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Pharmacist License in the state of California and a National Provider Identifier (NPI). They must also be able to travel within the district and possess the physical ability to perform pharmacy tasks for extended periods.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pharmacist licensureImmunizationPatient counselingPrescription fulfillmentPharmacy workflow managementInventory managementClinical careActive listeningMathematical reasoningProblem resolutionEmpathyTeam coachingRegulatory complianceCold chain managementPatient safety

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 49 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 27% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 20 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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PSLF eligible
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About CVS Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings
Wellness Programs
Bonus/Incentive Program