Pays $60-$76/hr$20k below the Pharmacist market median of ~$178k (8 jobs)

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CVS Health
Spokane, Washington

Staff Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 43m ago · Verified live

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.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsPatient counselingImmunizationPrescription fulfillmentInventory managementClinical careTeam leadershipRegulatory complianceCustomer serviceActive listeningMathematical reasoningConflict resolutionSafety protocolsWorkflow managementCoaching

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 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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About CVS Health

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Benefits & Perks

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