Pharmacy Assistant - Ambulatory/Retail

Commonspirit-Health; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Yakima Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant on a full-time basis. This entry-level role supports the pharmacy by maintaining supplies, handling billing, and filing.

The schedule includes day, night, weekend, and variable shifts, with the opportunity to grow within the MultiCare pharmacy team. Responsibilities include counting, pouring and labeling prescriptions, managing inventory, participating in meetings, and handling sales transactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Assistant license from the Washington State Board of Pharmacy required/preferred.
• Minimum one year of previous work in a retail pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Count, pour and label prescriptions as designated by the pharmacist on duty.
• Run inventory and order supplies for the department.
• Participate in departmental meetings, projects and other needs.
• Handle sales transactions for prescriptions and other merchandise.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Pharmacy Assistant license from the Washington State Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Yakima Memorial Hospital

Yakima, WA 98901

Full Time

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.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Assistant is an entry-level opportunity on the MultiCare Pharmacy team. In this role, you will support the pharmacy through maintaining supplies, billing and filing.

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.

FTE: 1, Shift: Variable Schedule: Day/Night/Weekend/Variable

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Assistant is an entry-level opportunity on the MultiCare Pharmacy team. In this role, you will support the pharmacy through maintaining supplies, billing and filing.

Responsibilities

• You will count, pour and label prescriptions as designated by the pharmacist on duty
• You will run inventory and order supplies
• You will participate in departmental meetings, projects and other needs
• You will handle sales transactions for prescriptions and other merchandise

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Pharmacy Assistant license from the Washington State Board of Pharmacy
• Minimum one (1) year of previous work experience in a retail pharmacy preferred

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 $17.13 - $22.93 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 .