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CVS Health
DeKalb, Illinois

Staff Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$76/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 33m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join CVS Health as a Staff Pharmacist – Full Time, $60-76/hr in DeKalb, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $60 - $76/hour.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs
  • Bonus/short-term incentive program

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join CVS Health as a Staff Pharmacist – Full Time, $60-76/hr.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for safe prescription dispensing, patient counseling, and immunizing practices while leading the pharmacy team. They also oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensure regulatory compliance, 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). The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods and lifting up to 20 lbs, along with strong communication and mathematical skills.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

ImmunizationPrescription fulfillmentInventory managementTeam leadershipClinical careEmpathyActive listeningMathematical reasoningIssue resolutionWorkflow managementSafety guardrailsCoaching

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 41 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 37% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
19%
Sign-on bonus
14%

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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, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Bonus/short-term incentive program