Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory Services

Commonspirit Health; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state is seeking a Clinical Ambulatory Services Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective medication management for outpatients. You will review prescriptions for interactions, dosing, and allergies, and collaborate with providers to optimize care and support patient recovery.

The role emphasizes ongoing learning, real-time problem solving, educating patients, and delivering an outstanding ambulatory patient experience while maintaining high standards

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Pharm.D. with ambulatory care residency or equivalent experience.
• Active and unrestricted WA Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical pharmacy practice and pharmacotherapies.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and commercial plans.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for interactions and dosing in ambulatory care.
• Educate patients and engage providers to optimize pharmacotherapy.
• Identify and resolve safety concerns before dispensing.
• Contribute to continuous learning and real-time problem-solving to improve outcomes.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Patient education

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Research skills

Education

Pharm.D.

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy residency

PGY1 residency + 1 year ambulatory care

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Ambulatory Services Pharmacist, you will be a central figure ensuring safe and effective medication management for outpatients, directly collaborating with providers to optimize pharmaceutical care and enhance patient recovery. You will critically impact patient well-being within our ambulatory setting.

Every day, you will meticulously review prescriptions for potential drug interactions, correct dosing, and patient allergies, applying expert judgment to identify and resolve concerns before dispensing. You will proactively engage providers and educate patients, building trust and delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care.

To excel in this role, you will enjoy continuous learning, possess strong research skills for real-time solutions, and demonstrate a proactive drive to exceed patient expectations. You will combine clinical acumen with a commitment to optimal outcomes and an outstanding ambulatory patient experience.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Pharm.D. with:
  
  • Completion of three (3) years of practice experience with at least 50% of time spent in ambulatory care activities, or
  • Completion of a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy residency, or
  • Completion of a PGY1 residency plus one (1) year of practice experience with at least 50% of time spent in ambulatory care activities
• Active and Unrestricted Pharmacist License in good standing with the State of Washington
• Current knowledge of evidence based clinical pharmacy practice and pharmacotherapies
• Knowledge of Health Plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to all age groups of patients served and infection control, safety and risk management standards as relates to the ambulatory pharmacy setting

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.