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Lafayette, Louisiana

Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $55 /hr

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Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job Description

An established healthcare organization near Lafayette, Louisiana, is looking to add a full-time Pharmacist to its team! This is a great opportunity for a pharmacist seeking a direct-hire position with competitive starting pay, flexible shift options, and the opportunity to grow professionally.

Compensation: Starting at $55/hour, with pay based on experience.

Pharmacist Position Highlights

  • Full-time, direct-hire opportunity.
  • Day and night shift options available.
  • Pharmacist will manage and distribute controlled substances while ensuring proper documentation and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to support safe and effective patient care.

Pharmacist Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree required.
  • Previous hospital or retail pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The Location

  • Enjoy a community that combines southern charm with plenty of opportunities for recreation and entertainment!
  • Experience local festivals, live entertainment, parades, cook-offs, and community events throughout the year.
  • Take advantage of the area's outdoor lifestyle, including boating, fishing, hunting, and freshwater and saltwater activities.
  • Enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities.
  • Benefit from being within driving distance of larger metropolitan areas, including Houston and New Orleans.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will manage and distribute controlled substances while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. They will also work collaboratively with the healthcare team to support safe and effective patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree. Previous hospital or retail pharmacy experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Controlled substances managementRegulatory complianceHospital pharmacy

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 60% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114kPharmacy median $148k (middle half $138k–$155k)263 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$130k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Louisiana141 active10,273 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 60% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedLouisiana Pharmacist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment145 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,674 in the last 30 days3,327 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Ironside Human Resourcessilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index169 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 17 employers
5
<$150k
5
$150k-165k
3
$165k-180k
3
$180k-195k
2
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

Summit Pacific Medical Center · Elma, Washington

$66.43-$99.27/hr
#2

Clinical Pharmacist

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority · Tacoma, Washington

$157k-$196k
#3

Dispensing Pharmacist - Long Term Care - Full Time

$55.53-$93.08/hr
#4

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Specialty (Oncology, Remote-Hybrid)- Full-Time Days

$159k-$185k
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,057 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ironside Human Resources

Staffing and Recruiting
Dallas, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible shift options
Direct-hire position

Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.2
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lafayette, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.