Pharmacist
Listed compensation
Starting at $55 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k | Pharmacy median $148k (middle half $138k–$155k)263 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$130k in purchasing power | Louisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Louisiana | 141 active | 10,273 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 60% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Louisiana Pharmacist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment145 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,674 in the last 30 days | 3,327 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 Resources | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index169 active listings |
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