Staff Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$62-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
About the Role
HealthWealth Pharmacy in Houston, TX is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Staff Pharmacist to join our team full time! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive, community-focused pharmacy environment. If you're passionate about patient care and clinical excellence, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Dispense prescription medications accurately while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance
- Counsel patients on medication usage, side effects, interactions, and adherence
- Perform drug utilization reviews (DUR) and clinical screenings for each prescription
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers on medication therapy management (MTM)
- Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and support staff
- Maintain accurate patient medication records and pharmacy documentation
- Process insurance claims and resolve billing or prior authorization issues
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited institution
- Active Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) pharmacist license in good standing
- Previous retail, community, or clinical pharmacy experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of drug interactions, pharmacology, and pharmacy law
- Excellent patient communication and customer service skills
- Proficiency with pharmacy management software and dispensing systems
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
About Us
HealthWealth Pharmacy is a trusted pharmacy serving the Houston, TX community with a commitment to personalized care and patient wellness. Our customers love us for our attentive service, quick turnaround times, and the genuine relationships we build with every patient we serve. Our team members thrive here because we foster a collaborative, respectful workplace where your expertise and dedication are truly valued.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $129k–$135k | Pharmacy median $141k (middle half $136k–$148k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Texas | 801 active | 10,454 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 38% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Pharmacist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 21% offer loan repayment824 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Healthwealth Pharmacy | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index4 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$132k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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