Clinical Pharmacist: Patient‑Centered Medication Safety

St. Francis Hospital; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound region is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications, supporting patient recovery and well‑being. Each day you will review prescriptions in your queue, perform final safety checks, evaluate drug interactions, dosing, allergies, and ensure accurate entry, labeling and timely dispensing.

You should enjoy continuous learning, researching information in real time, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelors Of Science Pharmacy, upon hire
• Doctor Of Pharmacy Pharmacy, upon hire
• Pharmacist: WA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.
• Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness. Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.
• Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.
• Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals. Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes. Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider. Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens.
• Achieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base to provide clinical services for all age groups served. Provides basic clinical services as required by policy and procedure.
• Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems

Skills

Pharmacist licensure WA

Basic Life Support

Education

Bachelor of Science Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound region is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications, supporting patient recovery and well‑being. Each day you will review prescriptions in your queue, perform final safety checks, evaluate drug interactions, dosing, allergies, and ensure accurate entry, labeling and timely dispensing.

You should enjoy continuous learning, researching information in real time, and collaborating with