PRN Staff Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$62-$67/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
- Health Wealth Pharmacy | Houston, TX
PRN / As Needed | On-Site | Flexible Coverage
Health Wealth Pharmacy is hiring a PRN Staff Pharmacist to provide dependable pharmacist coverage and support our daily prescription operations.
We're looking for a licensed Texas pharmacist who is confident in prescription verification, has strong clinical judgment, and can step into an active pharmacy workflow with minimal supervision.
Whether you're an experienced pharmacist looking for additional shifts or someone seeking a flexible PRN opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
How You'll Support Our Pharmacy
As a PRN Staff Pharmacist, your primary focus will be ensuring prescriptions are reviewed, verified, and dispensed safely and accurately.
You'll Be Responsible For
Reviewing incoming prescriptions for completeness, accuracy, and clinical appropriateness.
Verifying medication strength, dosing instructions, quantities, and patient information.
Performing drug utilization reviews and identifying potential medication interactions or contraindications.
Communicating with prescribers when clarification is needed.
Completing pharmacist verification at designated stages of prescription processing.
Conducting final verification before medications are dispensed or shipped.
Reviewing compounded medication labels, beyond-use dates, and storage instructions.
Working with pharmacy technicians and fulfillment staff to maintain an organized workflow.
Addressing prescription discrepancies and escalating patient-safety concerns.
Maintaining accurate documentation and following pharmacy regulations and procedures.
What You'll Need
Active, unrestricted Texas pharmacist license.
PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Strong prescription verification and clinical assessment skills.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations.
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
Ability to work independently during assigned shifts.
Dependability and flexibility with scheduling.
Experience That Will Set You Apart
While not required, we especially welcome candidates with experience in:
Compounding or specialty pharmacy settings.
Sterile injectable medications.
GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide.
High-volume prescription processing.
Electronic pharmacy management systems.
What Makes Someone Successful Here?
We're looking for a pharmacist who is:
Reliable: Someone we can count on when additional pharmacist coverage is needed.
Detail-Oriented: Someone who takes prescription accuracy and patient safety seriously.
Efficient: Someone who can keep prescriptions moving while maintaining appropriate clinical review.
Collaborative: Someone who communicates well and works effectively with the pharmacy team.
Adaptable: Someone who can quickly become familiar with our systems and daily workflow.
Scheduling
This is an on-site, PRN position with shifts available based on pharmacy needs.
Hours may vary, and a set weekly schedule is not guaranteed.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
If you're a licensed Texas pharmacist looking for a flexible opportunity where your experience and clinical judgment are valued, we encourage you to apply.
We look forward to learning more about you!
Health Wealth Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The PRN Staff Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing, verifying, and dispensing prescriptions safely while ensuring clinical appropriateness. They will also collaborate with pharmacy staff to maintain workflow efficiency and adhere to all pharmacy regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Texas pharmacist license and possess either a PharmD or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced pharmacy environment are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 48% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $129k–$139k | Pharmacy median $141k (middle half $128k–$152k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Texas | 801 active | 10,454 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% remote · 48% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Pharmacist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 21% offer loan repayment824 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Healthwealth Pharmacy | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index4 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$134k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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