Pays $60-$76/hrPharmacist market median is ~$142k (8 jobs)

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CVS Health
Hackensack, New Jersey

Staff Pharmacist Full Time

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time retail pharmacy role. Nights and weekends required. Hackensack, NJ.

Join CVS Health as a Staff Pharmacist – Full Time, Nights & Weekends in Hackensack, New Jersey, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $60 - $76/hour.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Savings Options
  • Wellness Programs
  • Bonus/Incentive Program Eligible

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join CVS Health as a Staff Pharmacist – Full Time, Nights & Weekends.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for managing pharmacy operations, ensuring safe prescription fulfillment, and providing compassionate patient care through counseling and immunizations. They also support the Pharmacy Manager by leading the pharmacy team, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Pharmacist License in the state of employment and an active National Provider Identifier (NPI). Applicants must not be on the DEA Excluded Parties list and should be capable of performing the physical demands of the role, including standing for extended periods.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsPatient counselingImmunizationPrescription fulfillmentInventory managementTeam leadershipClinical careRegulatory complianceCustomer serviceActive listeningMathematical reasoningConflict resolutionAttention to detailCoachingSafety protocols

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 45 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 31% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% 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 8 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 27 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
22%
Sign-on bonus
15% this job
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

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About CVS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Woonsocket, RI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings Options
Wellness Programs
Bonus/Incentive Program Eligible