Pays $65-$81/hr — Pharmacist market median is ~$144k (174 jobs)
About the Role
Retail pharmacy, full-time. Nights and weekends required. $135K-$168K. Washington, DC.
Join CVS Health as a Staff Pharmacist – Retail, Full Benefits in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $65 - $81/hour.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings Options
- Wellness Programs
- Bonus/Incentive Program Eligible
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join CVS Health as a Staff Pharmacist – Retail, Full Benefits.
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 inventory standards to support patient health.
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.
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Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 41 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 37% are remote, 32% have no call, 61% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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