Pays $60-$76/hr — Pharmacist market median is ~$136k (12 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time retail pharmacy role. Nights and weekends required. Bonus eligible. Houston, TX.
Join CVS Health as a Staff Pharmacist – Full Time, Nights & Weekends in Houston, Texas, 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
- CME Support
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 dispensing, and providing compassionate patient care. They also support the Pharmacy Manager by leading the pharmacy team and maintaining compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Pharmacist license in the state of employment and a National Provider Identifier (NPI). The role requires the ability to work in a retail environment, including nights and weekends, and the capacity to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods.
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Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 16% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas 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).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$141k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis 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...
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