Pharmacist

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 123,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest seeks an Health System Pharmacist to lead clinical pharmacy practice, optimize medication therapy, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. The role supports affordability, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement across settings.

The position requires active licensure and coordination with state boards, with onsite responsibilities at Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro.

Qualifications

• PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy with equivalent experience.
• Licensure as a Pharmacist in Oregon or Washington within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and monitor individualized drug therapy plans.
• Evaluate patient responses to therapy and adjust regimens as needed.
• Provide direct patient counseling to support understanding and adherence.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Patient Counseling

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy Information Systems

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Summary

The Health System Pharmacist is a clinical leader responsible for ensuring safe and effective drug use, optimizing medication therapy outcomes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. This role supports medication affordability, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement across a variety of settings.

Essential Responsibilities

• Clinical Pharmacy Practice:
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and monitor individualized drug therapy plans, including working under Clinical Pharmacy Agreements, Collaborative Drug Therapy Management/Agreements, and Protocols.
• Evaluate patient responses to therapy, identify adverse drug events, and adjust regimens accordingly.
• Provide direct patient counseling to ensure understanding of medications, adherence, and therapeutic goals.
• Clarify and interpret prescriptions/orders and recommend appropriate drug therapy alternatives to prescribers.
• Medication Preparation & Dispensing:
• Review, interpret, and verify prescriptions/orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Compound and prepare medications, including sterile IV admixtures and chemotherapy, using aseptic techniques.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure safe and timely medication preparation and dispensing.
• Quality & Safety Oversight:
• Conduct routine inspections of medication storage areas to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in adverse event reporting, medication error prevention, and root cause analysis.
• Support and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department and facility.
• Professional Development & Education:
• Identify and address personal knowledge gaps through continuing education, literature review, and peer collaboration.
• Mentor and train pharmacy interns, externs, technicians, and new pharmacists.
• Stay current with emerging therapies, technologies, and practice standards.
• Leadership & Operational Support:
• Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a role model for pharmacy staff.
• Assist in workflow management, goal setting, and achievement of departmental objectives.
• Maintain a cost-conscious approach to inventory and resource utilization.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Kaiser Permanentes pharmacy benefit structure.
• Support formulary compliance and promote appropriate drug utilization through provider and patient education.
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance:
• Maintain working knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws, and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, USP , , , Joint Commission standards, other applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies, and internal policies and procedures.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and readiness activities.
• Communication & Collaboration:
• Respond to inquiries from patients, providers, and staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate formulary updates, therapeutic alternatives, and benefit information effectively.
• Use pharmacy information systems and electronic health records to document interventions and support care coordination.
• Workplace Expectations:
• Uphold Kaiser Permanentes Mission and Principles of Responsibility.
• Maintain professional appearance, behavior, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• N/A

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with equivalent experience.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacist License (Washington) required at hire OR Pharmacist License (Oregon) required at hire
• Pharmacist License (Oregon) within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Oregon Outpatient Positions ONLY: Completion of Oregon Board of Pharmacy approved, and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited educational training program related to the prescribing of contraceptives by a pharmacist.
• Candidates who are eligible for licensure within 90 days of date hired will be considered. Duties will be restricted until licensed and a licensed Pharmacist must oversee the Pharmacist eligible for licensure.
• Clinical Pharmacy: This job requires credentials from multiple states. Active pharmacist license in Oregon or Washington upon transfer/hire and obtain the alternate state license within 6 months of transfer/hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in health system or integrated care settings.
• Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCACP, BCGP).
• Completion of PGY1 residency.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location

Oregon,Hillsboro,Westside Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Night

Workdays

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start

08:30 PM

Working Hours End

07:00 AM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

W09|GFPP|Guild for Prof. Pharmacists

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Westside Medical Cntr - Inpatient Pharmacy-1 - 1001

Pay Range

$88.69 - $107.16 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.