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CVS Health
Lake Charles, Louisiana

Staff Pharmacist - FT

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$76/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 54m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join CVS Health as a Staff Pharmacist - FT in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $60 - $76/hour.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Savings
  • Wellness Programs
  • Bonus/Incentive Program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for safe prescription dispensing, patient counseling, and immunizing practices while supporting the Pharmacy Manager in team leadership. They ensure pharmacy operations remain compliant with regulations and maintain high standards of patient care and safety.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Pharmacist License in the state of employment and a 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

ImmunizationPrescription fulfillmentInventory managementClinical careRegulatory complianceCustomer serviceActive listeningMathematical reasoningIssue resolutionAttention to detailCoachingSafety protocols

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 49 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% are remote, 39% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana 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).

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 162 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes weekends
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About CVS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Woonsocket, RI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings
Wellness Programs
Bonus/Incentive Program