Pharmacist Jobs in Texas
Pharmacists are an in-demand role in the state of Texas, with opportunities across a variety of settings such as clinical, specialty and retail. As the need for accessible healthcare services increases along with an aging population, employment opportunities within this profession will continue to grow across all areas. Pharmacist salaries in Texas align with the national average, and with the affordable cost of living in the state, Texas can be a great location to move your career forward.
Why Texas?
There are many benefits to living in Texas, such as reasonable costs of living, the beauty of both the countryside and large cities, and so much more!
- Texas has mild winters with plenty of outdoor and water activities
- Home of the second most visited wine region in the United States and bustling tourist destination – Fredericksburg, Texas
- 5 of the 15 largest cities in the US are in Texas and several of these cities are home to major airports with access to hundreds of domestic and international destinations.
There are many great places to live in Texas and Walgreens has several amazing opportunities available:
- McAllen and Brownsville are close to the popular South Padre Island
- El Paso is near the Guadalupe and Chisos mountain ranges and the trendy Art Deco town of Marfa, Texas.
- Corpus Christi is just a few minutes’ drive from Port Aransas and the popular Mustang Beach along the Texas Gulf Coast
- Beaumont is located perfectly in the middle of the iconic Crystal Beach and several world-class casino resorts in Louisiana.
- Killeen is in the heart of Central Texas with easy access to several top destinations such as the Texas wine country or the Magnolia Silos in Waco, Texas.
- The Texas Panhandle (near Lubbock and Amarillo) is home to the second largest canyon in the US – Palo Duro Canyon.
- The rolling meadows of Northeast Texas that are home several smaller towns such as Tyler, Longview, Paris, and Texarkana which are all rich with history, friendly neighbors, bright stars, and beautiful landscapes as far as the eye can see.
Pharmacist roles at Walgreens
Are you a licensed pharmacist interested in relocating to Texas? Already live here but looking for a new opportunity? Walgreens has opportunities across the state – many that qualify for incentives for joining the team!
State Specific Walgreens Incentives:
-Sign-on bonuses starting at $10,000 at select locations-Relocation assistance packages available at select locations
-Staff pharmacist and pharmacy manager opportunities available
How we’re improving our work environment for retail pharmacists
At Walgreens, we’ve listened to our pharmacy team and have worked to make improvements to the work environment and bring more purpose back to the role of a community-based pharmacist. Here, we empower our pharmacists to take on new clinical roles in the community and have freed up time for our pharmacists to provide the important care our patients need. Some important changes we’ve rolled out:
-Increased base pay for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
-Elimination of task-based metrics from pharmacy staff performance reviews
-Infrastructure enhancements and technology investments
-Enhanced annual merit review process to provide compensation increases or lump sum payments for pharmacists
-Investments into our micro-fulfillment network to free up pharmacist time
Learn more about how we’re improving pharmacy roles at Walgreens here.
Why Walgreens? Hear from our pharmacists.
"Over the span of my 25 years with Walgreens, I have been able to build relationships with my customers across several generations. My role as the drug expert and being the most accessible healthcare provider has allowed me to be a vital part of their family's continuity of care. Last week, an established customer came in to get her annual flu shot after years of providing her with her routine immunizations when she was in high school and as she graduated onto to her college years. I was the person her mom would call for consults from her daughter's struggle with the freshman 10 gain to birth control choices to advice on allergy medications. Fast forward, I was able to provide her with her travel vaccines before her honeymoon and just last year, I gave her the RSV vaccine before she gave birth to her firstborn! The consistent trust her family has in me makes my profession so rewarding and deeply meaningful." Kaitlyn, Pharmacy Manager
"Being trusted by my patients as a part of their healthcare team is, by far, the most fulfilling part of being a pharmacist. The fact that Walgreens gives me the support staff, resources, and time to engage with my patients at a high level is the reason I still love coming to work after 21 years with the company. I've had so many great mentors over the years and have recently enjoyed several opportunities to mentor our next generation of pharmacists." Desiree, Pharmacy Manager
Pharmacy Technician Opportunities
Pharmacy technicians are integral to our retail operations as they are, in many cases, the front line to our pharmacy patients. Our pharmacy technician role has evolved from a transaction-based environment to a more patient-centric focus. Additionally, you can launch your pharmacy technician career right here at Walgreens by “earning while you learn!”
Our Pharmacy Technician Training Program is recognized by the ASHP and Department of Labor as an apprenticeship program – giving you an entry point to a career in healthcare and supporting you in taking steps towards becoming a certified pharmacy technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA). Through our accredited training program, you’ll get all of the education and support you need to sit for these important exams and take you to the next level of your development as a healthcare professional.
Our team member PTCE (PTCB) pass rates are at 74% which is 4% above the national average. We invest in training, so you can invest in your career here at Walgreens.
Join our team in Texas!
We have pharmacist opportunities in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Beaumont, Paris, Lubbock, and Amarillo. Search our jobs at jobs.walgreens.com.