Pays $60-$76/hr — $20k below the Pharmacist market median of ~$178k (8 jobs)
About the Role
Retail pharmacy, 30 hrs/week. Nights and weekends required. $125K-$158K. Spokane, WA.
Join CVS Health as a Staff Pharmacist – Retail, Full Benefits in Spokane, Washington, 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 – Retail, Full Benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for safe prescription dispensing, patient counseling, and immunizing while overseeing pharmacy operations and team performance. They act as a role model for the pharmacy team, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Pharmacist License in the state of employment and an active National Provider Identifier (NPI). They must also be able to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods and lifting up to 20 lbs.
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Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 28% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington 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).
Location & Logistics
Washington 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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