Staff Pharmacist Jobs in Indiana
Staff Pharmacist jobs in Indiana are concentrated in retail pharmacy chains, health system inpatient settings, and long-term care facilities, with demand steady across experience levels from new graduates to clinical specialists. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville are the largest hiring markets, anchored by employers such as Indiana University Health, Franciscan Health, and CVS Health. Medication therapy management, oncology pharmacy, and ambulatory care are among the most in-demand specialties statewide. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Purpose and Summary:
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs, and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day. Our Staff Pharmacists play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence in their pharmacy by acting as a role model for all, demonstrating genuine care, and setting the bar for the pharmacy team.
As a Staff Pharmacist, you play a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. In addition to supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy.
The Staff Pharmacist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Living our purpose by helping to manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices
- Taking direction from the Pharmacy Manager and overseeing the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap, including strengthening pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow-up of pharmacy team members and providing feedback about pharmacy team performance to the Pharmacy Manager as needed
- Assumes Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or the primary pharmacist-on-duty
- Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following—and directing the pharmacy team to follow—pharmacy workflow procedures and utilizing the safety guardrails at every workstation
- Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, and coaching the pharmacy team to do the same: demonstrating compassionate care, collaborating with the patient’s total healthcare team, and proactively resolving insurance and/or medication issues
- Proactively offering and delivering immunizations to keep patients healthy; engaging and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize
- Supporting the effective management of pharmacy inventory by following—and coaching the pharmacy team to follow—all inventory best practices, with a special focus on protecting cold chain products for our patients and our business
- Partnering with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure pharmacy operations are compliant with the appropriate state Board of Pharmacy regulations at all times; escalating issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL for timely resolution if/as needed
- Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; supporting the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule if/as directed
- Maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills for the job as the industry evolves (including but not limited to company-required trainings and CMEs); actively seeking opportunities to expand knowledge to better support patients
- Supporting access to care and helping to improve patient outcomes through pharmacist delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services (e.g., COVID/Flu, Hormonal Contraception, etc.) where permissible; empowers the pharmacy team to provide holistic care at every step in the patient care journey
- Understanding and complying with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles; complying with CVS Health policies and procedures to help support patient safety and complying with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, to protect patient privacy and security, and to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues
Required Qualifications:
- Active Pharmacist License in the state where the Store is located
- Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list
Essential Functions:
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
- Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
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Attention and Focus:
- Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
- Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
- Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
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Customer Service and Team Orientation:
- Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
- Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately
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Communication Skills:
- Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
- Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
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Mathematical Reasoning:
- Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day’s supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
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Issue Resolution:
- Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced with multiple options
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Physical Demands:
- Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
- Lift, scan, and bag items
- Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
- Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
- Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
- Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
- Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
- Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
- Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs. and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs. and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
- Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
- Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
- Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
- Ability to work in other locations across the market as business needs require
Anticipated Weekly Hours
20Time Type
Part timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$60.00 - $76.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This part‑time position is eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, the benefits for this position include dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/14/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Staff Pharmacist Job Market in Indiana
A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health34

- Walmart28

- Optum5

- Franciscan Health5

- Kroger2

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail12
- Insurance10
- Consumer Goods3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces3
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff pharmacist jobs across Indiana.
- Active Indiana pharmacist license issued by the Indiana Board of Pharmacy required
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy required
- Completion of an NAPLEX and MPJE examination for Indiana licensure
- One or more years of retail or clinical pharmacy experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software such as QS1, PioneerRx, or Epic
- Strong patient counseling skills and ability to manage high prescription volume
Staff Pharmacist Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a staff pharmacist in Indiana?
You become a staff pharmacist in Indiana by earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited program, passing the NAPLEX and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination, and obtaining licensure through the Indiana Board of Pharmacy. Indiana requires applicants to complete a jurisprudence examination specific to state law before a license is issued. Most candidates apply directly through the Board's online portal after passing both exams.
How much do staff pharmacists make in Indiana?
Staff pharmacists in Indiana earn a median of about $144,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $107,050 for the lowest 10% to over $169,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire staff pharmacists in Indiana?
Indiana staff pharmacist roles are posted by CVS Health, Walmart, and Optum and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Indiana's mix of large health systems, regional hospital networks, and national retail pharmacy chains means openings appear across both urban medical centers and suburban community pharmacy locations.
Which Indiana cities have the most staff pharmacist jobs?
Indianapolis, Marion, and Lafayette consistently post the most staff pharmacist openings in Indiana. Indianapolis leads because it is home to Indiana's largest health systems and the highest concentration of retail pharmacy locations, while Fort Wayne and Evansville support strong demand through regional hospital networks and a dense network of community pharmacy outlets serving surrounding counties.
Are there remote staff pharmacist jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. About 5% of staff pharmacist openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how central hands-on dispensing and patient counseling are to the role. The portions of the work most compatible with remote arrangements are medication therapy management consultations and pharmacist call-center or clinical review positions within larger health plan or PBM operations.
How can I get hired as a staff pharmacist in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a pharmacy resident or new-graduate staff position within Indiana's large health systems, where Indiana University Health and Franciscan Health run structured post-graduate year one residency programs open to new PharmD graduates. Candidates who held intern licenses while completing their degree and can document supervised hours in retail or clinical settings are prioritized over those without any Indiana exposure. Lateral moves from pharmacy technician roles into staff pharmacist positions are also common once licensure is complete, particularly at high-volume retail locations that value familiarity with their workflows.
Where can I find and apply to staff pharmacist jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to staff pharmacist jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings in one place. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your license status, experience level, and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your situation.
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