Clinical Pharmacist: Elevate Patient Care & Safety

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support physicians and nurses in safe prescribing and dispensing of medications for patient recovery. You will review every prescription for interactions, dosing, and allergies, and verify accuracy in the computer system to ensure timely, correct medication delivery.

You will also communicate drug information to patients and health professionals, resolve drug-related issues, and continually learn to provide

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification required or to be obtained upon hire.
• Interprets medication orders and entries with attention to drug interactions and appropriate dosing.
• Verifies medications prepared by pharmacy staff to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals to resolve issues and optimize outcomes.
• Maintains foundational clinical knowledge and adapts to care for patients across all ages.

Responsibilities

• Document clinical activities and interventions (consults, patient teaching) per policy.
• Review prescriptions for drug interactions, dosing, allergies, and safety.
• Enter/verify orders in the computer system, label and dispense medications timely.
• Verify medications prepared by others and provide guidance as needed.
• Discuss drug information with patients and health professionals to resolve issues.
• Provide basic clinical services and keep up-to-date with automated systems.

Skills

BLS CPR

ACLS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Pharmacist license WA

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support physicians and nurses in safe prescribing and dispensing of medications for patient recovery. You will review every prescription for interactions, dosing, and allergies, and verify accuracy in the computer system to ensure timely, correct medication delivery.

You will also communicate drug information to patients and health professionals, resolve drug-related issues, and continually learn to provide