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Hickory, North Carolina

Staff Pharmacist (hourly)

PharmacistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 59m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Are you ready to be at the forefront of patient care and make a impact in your community? As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license. This is a great opportunity for those who love talking to patients and advocating for their wellbeing.

About Walmart Pharmacy

Our pharmacy team operates in an energetic environment equipped with the resources and technology needed to succeed. We are dedicated to providing quality, heartfelt care to our patients and ensuring their health and wellness. This role is crucial in helping us achieve our goals and make a difference in the community.

What You'll Do

  • Provide pharmaceutical care to customers, including processing and accurately dispensing prescription orders.
  • Counsel customers regarding healthcare and prescription medication needs.
  • Administer immunizations and other programs developed by Walmart.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Model and provide guidance to the pharmacy staff on proper customer service approaches.

What You'll Bring

  • Proficiency in pharmaceutical care and implementing best practices.
  • Excellent ability to foster relationships with customers and partners.
  • Adaptability: Capability to cater to patient needs and address a variety of medical concerns.
  • Community Engagement: Enthusiasm for participating in community activities, outreach, and events.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Commitment to following HIPAA and PHI guidelines.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Your Career Journey at Walmart

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD degree, or equivalent FPGE (NABP). Pharmacy license (by job entry date). Completion of an ACPE Accredited Immunization training program (for example, APhA, Pharmacy School Curriculum, State Pharmacy Association sponsored).

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

  • Primary Location...
  • 483 US HWY 70 SW, HICKORY, NC 28602-5019, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care, including dispensing prescriptions and counseling patients on healthcare needs. They also administer immunizations and ensure the pharmacy operates in compliance with company policies and healthcare regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD, along with a valid pharmacy license. Additionally, completion of an ACPE-accredited immunization training program is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient counselingImmunization administrationHIPAA compliance

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 52% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $142k (middle half $136k–$155k)107 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in North Carolina351 active10,404 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 52% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Pharmacist listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $58k) · 28% offer loan repayment365 active listings, Oct 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+1.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 28 employers
9
<$160k
14
$160k-175k
4
$175k-190k
1
$199k
3
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
28%
CME allowance
4%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,350 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Walmart

Retail
Bentonville, Arkansas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Stock Purchase
Company-Paid Life Insurance
PTO
Parental Leave

Living in Hickory

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,522/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.