Pays $145,600 — Pharmacist market median is ~$135k (13 jobs) · Above average in Pharmacy for work-life (5.1/10, vs 7,283 in this specialty)
About the Role
Day shift pharmacist. $145,600. Correctional healthcare setting. Houston, TX.
Join Advanced Specialty Hospitals as a Pharmacist – Days, $145,600 in Houston, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $145,600
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Health Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Auto & Homeowners Insurance
- Professional Growth and Development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Advanced Specialty Hospitals in Houston, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist is responsible for the accurate preparation, dispensation, and management of medications for incarcerated individuals while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. They collaborate with healthcare providers and security personnel to deliver safe pharmaceutical care and provide consultative support.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm.) and possess a current, unrestricted Texas Pharmacist license. Two years of hospital staff pharmacist experience, preferably in a correctional setting, along with BLS and IV certifications, are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 14% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Pharmacy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (148 salary observations; 529 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas 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).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$146k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 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 13 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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