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Healthwealth Pharmacy
Houston, Texas

Staff Pharmacist -PRN / As Needed

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$62-$65/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off

About the Role

Health Wealth Pharmacy is seeking a licensed PRN Staff Pharmacist to provide coverage on an as-needed basis. This is a good opportunity for a pharmacist looking for a flexible schedule while supporting a growing pharmacy operation.

Responsibilities

  • Dispense prescription medications accurately while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance
  • Counsel patients on proper medication use, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions
  • Verify and review prescriptions submitted by healthcare providers for accuracy and appropriateness
  • Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapy
  • Maintain accurate pharmacy records and ensure compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws
  • Support pharmacy technicians and staff to ensure efficient daily pharmacy operations
  • Monitor and manage controlled substance dispensing in accordance with DEA regulations

Requirements

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited institution
  • Active and unrestricted Texas State Pharmacist License required
  • Previous retail, compounding, or clinical pharmacy experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of drug interactions, pharmacology, and pharmacy law
  • Excellent patient communication and counseling skills
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to a flexible PRN schedule
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Compounding experience is a plus

About Us

HealthWealth Pharmacy is a trusted pharmacy provider serving the Houston, TX community with a commitment to personalized patient care and wellness. Our patients choose us for our attentive service, knowledgeable staff, and dedication to improving health outcomes. We foster a supportive and collaborative work environment where pharmacy professionals are empowered to thrive.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Dispensing prescription medicationsPatient counselingMedication therapy managementDrug interaction monitoringRetail pharmacyPrescription verificationControlled substance managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 50% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$129k–$135kPharmacy median $141k (middle half $136k–$148k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$136k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Texas801 active10,454 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% remote · 50% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Pharmacist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 21% offer loan repayment824 active listings, Oct 2026
Healthwealth Pharmacysilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index4 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$132k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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7
<$170k
13
$170k-180k
6
$180k-190k
1
$199k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,255 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Healthwealth Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
HOUSTON, TX

Benefits & Perks

Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.