Production Pharmacist (Mid-Shift)
Listed compensation
$125k-$135k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Company Overview
Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach—one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.
Compounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.
We're growing, and we're looking for people who share that conviction. If you're ready to be part of a pharmacy that takes the work seriously and the people even more seriously, we'd like to meet you.
Mission
Strive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're not just a compounding pharmacy. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday through Friday; 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Compensation Range: $125,000 - $135,000
Position Overview
As a Production Pharmacist you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional care by accurately reviewing, verifying, and dispensing custom compounded medications. Working at the intersection of precision and compliance, you will perform technical formula calculations, inspect sterile and non-sterile compounded lots, and partner directly with patients and prescribing providers to optimize therapy and uphold Strive Pharmacy’s highest standards of quality control and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Join the forefront of healthcare excellence, where you'll be:
- Checking entered prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness
- Performing calculations to ensure ingredients within a formula are measured and utilized properly
- Visually checking lots compounded in sterile and non-sterile labs
- Visually checking individual prescriptions to ensure color, consistency, and general appearance
Counseling Patients
Offering guidance to providers regarding appropriate therapy and dosing for optimal individualized care
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy
- Active Texas Pharmacist license
Preferred Qualifications
- Fulfillment experience in a retail setting or equivalent
- Experience in compounding
- Understanding of aseptic technique
- Familiarity with USP guidelines
Work Environment
This position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Annual Salary
- $125,000—$135,000 USD
Join Us in Making an Impact
At Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy. Apply today and help us raise the bar.
Benefits/ Perks
- Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
- Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- FSA and HSA options
- Parental leave
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Vision and dental insurance
- Veterinary insurance
Culture
Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. We foster a collaborative, engaging workplace where employees have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships with their colleagues. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, both inside and outside the workplace.
EEO
Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy and possess an active Texas Pharmacist license. Experience in compounding, aseptic technique, and familiarity with USP guidelines are 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, 15% are remote, 48% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 5% in pharmacy | ranked against 9,996 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$135k | Pharmacy median $141k (middle half $135k–$149k)802 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$134k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Texas | 774 active | 10,173 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 15% remote · 48% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Pharmacist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $28k) · 21% offer loan repayment796 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,673 in the last 30 days | 3,215 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Production Pharmacist (Mid-Shift) at Strive Pharmacy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 9,996 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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