DSHS Rainier Clinical Pharmacist

State of Washington • Pierce County – Buckley, WA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary Clinical Pharmacist opportunity at Rainier School - Residential Habilitation Center, focused on helping individuals with developmental disabilities who have complex medical, psychiatric, developmental, and neurological disorders. This role offers a fulfilling career with varied work and continuous support for learning opportunities. The temporary assignment may become permanent in the future. Additional compensation includes an annual payment for current board certification and reimbursement for CME courses.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State license to practice pharmacy or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to employment.
• Graduation from an accredited college of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy residency is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Medication Regimen Reviews at least quarterly for all clients in the Residential Habilitation Center receiving medication therapy.
• Obtain comprehensive medication histories on all clients admitted to the RHC and perform periodic medication reconciliation.
• Provide essential pharmaceutical distribution services.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and guidance pertaining to controlled substances, and hazardous drugs.
• Ensure valid and accurate prescriptions, contacting prescribers for order clarifications and interventions.
• Provide ongoing consultative services for pharmacotherapeutics and medication monitoring.
• Perform pharmaceutical functions in a Residential Habilitation Center for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Attend training, workshops, and conferences as required and by time frames specified.

Benefits

• Annual payment for current board certification of $10,000, paid in monthly increments.
• Reimbursement of up to $6,500 per year of CME courses.
• Day shift, no swing, no weekends, and holidays off.
• Four-day/40-hour workweek (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree