Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy
Listed compensation
$50.48-$84.62/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Great opportunity for a Registered Pharmacist to join CVS Specialty Pharmacy in Birmingham, Alabama. Specialty pharmacy is an exciting opportunity, especially at CVS Health!!! We are a Fortune 10 company and are one of the largest providers for specialty pharmacy services in the United States. If you are a Pharmacist and enjoy helping people on their path to better health, this may be the role for you…
Should you join CVS Health, you will see right away how dedicated we are to providing our Team with the resources needed to deliver the highest level of patient care. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes, but is not limited to, Paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, employee discounted stock purchase program, 401K, and a generous employee discount at all CVS stores.
We are looking for a dedicated, motivated and patient driven Pharmacist. We are passionate to provide specialty services to disease states such as HIV, Hep-C, Oncology and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
As a Pharmacist at CVS Specialty Pharmacy you will have the ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients and healthcare professionals while providing leadership and guidance to supporting colleagues.
The Pharmacist leads the team in daily activities they perform as it pertains to clinical and distributive activities. They ensure these activities are performed to CVS Health Standards, Accreditation Standards, SOP and regulatory constraints.
The Pharmacist responsibilities include proper verification of all medications being dispensed, patient clinical management, evaluates/triages difficult customer service issues related to customers, providers, vendors and other parties both internal and external to ensure prompt and appropriate responses, drives key clinical and sales initiatives, builds partnerships with manufacturers, helps develop initiatives to grow and retain business.
Guaranteed 40 hours with consistent, Monday thru Friday schedule!!! No weekends, no holidays and free parking.
Required Qualifications
*Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
*Good standing active Alabama Pharmacist license
*Ability to work effectively with minimal direction and as part of interdisciplinary team
Preferred Qualifications
*Specialty Pharmacy Experience
Education
*Degree in pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy and must hold a current license as a Registered Pharmacist in Alabama
- Anticipated Weekly Hours
- 40
- Time Type
- Full time
Pay Range
The Typical Pay Range for This Role Is
$50.48 - $84.62
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great Benefits for Great People
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/30/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist is responsible for the verification of dispensed medications, clinical patient management, and providing leadership to the pharmacy team. They also drive clinical and sales initiatives while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory constraints.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a pharmacy degree from an accredited college and possess an active, good standing Alabama Pharmacist license. The role requires the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and minimal direction.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 42 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 45% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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