Pharmacist Retail

St Anthony Hospital; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Gig Harbor, WA, seeks a Retail Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team and support the pharmacy manager in delivering accurate, efficient retail pharmaceutical care to patients and staff. You will verify prescriptions, counsel patients, collaborate with providers, oversee technicians, and manage inventory to ensure compliance with laws and patient safety.

Success in this role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, meticulous attention to

Qualifications

• Pharmacist must hold a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school.
• Licensed Pharmacist in Washington State.
• Basic Life Support – CPR (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates safe, accurate dispensing of prescriptions and OTCs according to regulations.
• Counsels patients and educates healthcare providers on drug information.
• Oversees pharmacy technicians and manages inventory.
• Ensures compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations and maintains a welcoming counter experience.
• Performs immunizations, MTM, compounding, and other duties as needed.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD

Pharmacist License (WA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Retail Pharmacist, you will work closely with the pharmacy manager to deliver effective, efficient, and accurate retail pharmaceutical care to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff, helping the department meet its financial and customer service goals.

Every day you will verify prescriptions for accuracy and safety, counsel patients on proper medication use, collaborate with providers to resolve questions, oversee pharmacy technicians, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations, all while creating a welcoming, efficient experience at the pharmacy counter.

To be successful in this role, you will need strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment with patient safety and customer satisfaction always top of mind.

• Facilitates accurate, safe, efficient, and timely dispensing of prescription and OTC medications in accordance with company, department, and state/federal regulations, including complete order processing (data entry, verification, drug utilization review, dosing/interaction checks, filling, labeling, and staging for delivery)
• Counsels and educates patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers on drug/OTC information in accordance with state law, and oversees the workflow of pharmacy ancillary staff
• Consults with insurance companies to obtain prescription authorizations, follows up with providers on clarifications, handles customer service issues, and answers phones and register operations courteously and in accordance with cash handling policies
• Works collaboratively with pharmacy staff to meet operational, financial, and customer service goals, including inventory management and reduced wait times, and participates in department quality programs with documented meeting attendance and reports
• Maintains pharmacy surfaces, shelving, equipment, and flooring clean and well organized, and is responsible for opening/closing the pharmacy and shift-change duties
• Maintains current knowledge of pharmacy best practices, information technology, and cultural competence in patient care; performs other duties such as immunizations, compounding, bedside delivery with medication consultation, collaborative practice agreements, and MTM participation

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Pharmacist License (WA)
• Basic Life Support – CPR (BLS-CPR)

Preferred

• PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy
• One (1) year of work experience in a retail pharmacy setting

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.