Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist

MultiCare Health System; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication expertise, clinical decision support, and guideline-based care within a decentralized care model. This role dispenses medications, interprets IV orders, supervises staff, and ensures safe pharmaceutical care for patients, nurses and physicians.

Candidates should have an ASHP-accredited residency preferred, WA pharmacist license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ASHP accredited pharmacy residency preferred.
• Licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Washington.
• Minimum one year of pharmacy experience in hospital/clinic setting preferred.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications to patients and interpret IV admixture orders and prepare primary IV/solutions.
• Manufacture nonstandard pharmaceutical preparations when required and maintain appropriate records.
• Supervise support personnel and assumes responsibility for final check of all completed work.
• Assist in the inspection of all pharmaceutical supplies on all services.
• Provide for the safe and accurate provision of pharmaceutical care service.

Skills

Licensed Pharmacist

BLS Certified

Pharmacy Residency

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist is an integral member of the care team providing medication expertise for drug information, clinical decision support, guideline- based care and supportive transitions of care.

This inpatient clinical pharmacist works collaboratively in a decentralized model supporting patients, providers and nurses.

On site BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications provided.
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

The Pharmacist is an exciting professional opportunity at MultiCare, ensuring prompt and accurate pharmaceutical care services for patients, nurses and physicians. This position will offer you the capacity to apply your knowledge and expertise toward supporting quality health services and patient care.

Responsibilities:

• You will dispense medications to patients and interpret IV admixture orders and prepare primary IV/solutions
• You will manufacture nonstandard pharmaceutical preparations when required and maintain appropriate records
• You will supervise support personnel and assumes responsibility for final check of all completed work
• You will assist in the inspection of all pharmaceutical supplies on all services
• You will provide for the safe and accurate provision of pharmaceutical care service

Requirements:

• Completion of an ASHP accredited pharmacy residency preferred
• Licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Washington
• Minimum one (1) year of pharmacy experience preferred in setting appropriate to work assignment (hospital, retail, clinic or other)
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community - perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $68.30 - $91.78 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.