Pays $60-$76/hrPharmacist market median is ~$141k (19 jobs)

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CVS Health
Amherst, New York

Staff Pharmacist Full Time

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time retail pharmacy role. Nights and weekends required. Amherst, NY.

Join CVS Health as a Staff Pharmacist – Full Time, Nights & Weekends in Amherst, New York, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $60 - $76/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 – Full Time, Nights & Weekends.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment, patient counseling, and administering immunizations while maintaining pharmacy operations. They also support the Pharmacy Manager in leading the pharmacy team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of compassionate patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Pharmacist License in the state of employment and an active 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

Pharmacy operationsPatient counselingImmunizationPrescription fulfillmentInventory managementClinical careTeam leadershipRegulatory complianceCustomer serviceActive listeningMathematical reasoningIssue resolutionWorkflow managementSafety guardrailsMedication dispensing

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 49 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 24% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

In New York, the Pharmacy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$138k (181 salary observations; 275 listings), vs ~$135k nationally (3,640 salary observations; 9,005 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.3% 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 19 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 29 employers

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$140k-155k
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$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
4%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

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About CVS Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings Options
Wellness Programs
Bonus/Incentive Program Eligible