Pharmacist I

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist I at Cardinal Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Pharmacy position at Cardinal Health is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Cardinal Health lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $85k to $141k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $68 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in La Vergne, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a pharmacist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Dispensing Medications, Safe Delivery, Consultation, Supervision, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Consultation, Prescriber Consultation, Workflow Organization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: Under direct supervision, this role is responsible for dispensing and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications to all customers while maintaining open communication for consultation. Responsibilities also include participating in technical staff supervision and ensuring pharmacy compl...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Health Savings Account, 401k Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.