Staff Pharmacist Jobs in Connecticut

Staff Pharmacist jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport, where large health systems and retail pharmacy networks maintain active hiring pipelines at every level from new graduate to senior clinical staff. Employers like Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health, and CVS Health, which is headquartered in neighboring Woonsocket and employs thousands across Connecticut, consistently post staff pharmacist openings in hospital, ambulatory care, and retail settings. The most in-demand specialties right now are oncology pharmacy, clinical ambulatory care, and long-term care dispensing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles40
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityMeriden, CT
Cities hiring36
Work type100% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Staff Pharmacist Full Time
CVS Health
Meriden, Connecticut
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Project Management
$60 - $76/hr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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CVS Health
Madison, Connecticut
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Science
$60 - $76/hr
10,000+

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Staff Pharmacist Full Time
CVS Health
Stonington, Connecticut
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Project Management
$60 - $76/hr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Walmart
Groton, Connecticut
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Pharmacy
$98k - $172k/yr
High school
10,000+

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Staff Pharmacist Full Time
CVS Health
Watertown, Connecticut
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$60 - $76/hr
10,000+

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Staff Pharmacist Jobs by City in Connecticut

Where Connecticut roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Meriden
2 jobs
Windsor
2 jobs
Cheshire
2 jobs
East Haven
2 jobs
Derby
1 job
Bethel
1 job
Groton
1 job
Hebron
1 job
Ansonia
1 job

Staff Pharmacist Job Market in Connecticut

A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health32
  • Walmart3
  • Slavins-Hancock Pharmacy2
  • PharmcareUSA1
  • Hancock Pharmacy1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance

What Connecticut Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in staff pharmacist jobs across Connecticut.

  • Active Connecticut pharmacist license issued or recognized by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy
  • Successful completion of NAPLEX and MPJE board licensing examinations
  • One or more years of staff pharmacist experience in a retail, hospital, or clinical setting
  • Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing systems such as Epic Willow, Omnicell, or QS/1
  • Strong clinical knowledge in at least one practice area such as oncology, ambulatory care, or long-term care

Staff Pharmacist Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a staff pharmacist in Connecticut?

You must hold an active Connecticut pharmacist license issued by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Drug Control Division. That requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited program, passing the NAPLEX and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination, and completing a board-approved internship. Connecticut also requires a separate controlled substance registration for pharmacists who dispense Schedule II through V drugs.

How much do staff pharmacists make in Connecticut?

Staff pharmacists in Connecticut earn a median of about $141,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $106,660 for the lowest 10% to over $165,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire staff pharmacists in Connecticut?

Connecticut staff pharmacist roles are posted by CVS Health, Walmart, and Slavins-Hancock Pharmacy and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Connecticut's mix of large academic health systems, community hospitals, and one of the densest retail pharmacy networks in New England means openings appear across a wide range of practice settings throughout the state.

Which Connecticut cities have the most staff pharmacist jobs?

Meriden, Windsor, and Cheshire have the most staff pharmacist openings in Connecticut right now. Hartford anchors the market as the state capital and home to Hartford HealthCare's flagship campus, while New Haven's concentration of Yale New Haven Health facilities and Yale School of Medicine drives consistent clinical demand, and Bridgeport reflects the dense retail pharmacy presence across Fairfield County's suburban corridor.

Are there remote staff pharmacist jobs in Connecticut?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of staff pharmacist openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the fact that most pharmacy work requires a licensed pharmacist physically present to verify and dispense. The roles most likely to carry a remote or hybrid component are telepharmacy verification, specialty pharmacy prior authorization, and medication therapy management consultation.

How can I get hired as a staff pharmacist in Connecticut with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing a PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at a Connecticut teaching hospital such as Yale New Haven Hospital or Hartford Hospital, both of which participate in the ASHP residency matching program. New graduates without residency training can also pursue intern-to-pharmacist conversion roles at retail networks or apply to Hartford HealthCare's and Yale New Haven Health's new-grad transition programs. A completed Connecticut controlled substance registration and any BCPS or immunization certification gives candidates a concrete edge in competitive pools.

Where can I find and apply to staff pharmacist jobs in Connecticut?

You can find and apply to staff pharmacist jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings across hospital, retail, and ambulatory care settings. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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