Pays $65-$81/hrPharmacist market median is ~$144k (174 jobs)

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CVS Health
Washington, District of Columbia

Staff Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 45m ago · Verified live

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.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsPatient counselingImmunizationPrescription fulfillmentInventory managementClinical careTeam leadershipRegulatory complianceCustomer serviceActive listeningMathematical reasoningIssue resolutionSafety guardrailsWorkflow managementCoaching

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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 174 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 28 employers

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$145k-160k
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$190k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
22%
Sign-on bonus
15% this job
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

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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/Incentive Program Eligible