Lead Inpatient Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$70.49-$107.77/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Lead Inpatient Pharmacist
Jefferson Healthcare
Announcement #351521
Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a Lead Inpatient Pharmacist to provide advanced clinical pharmacy services and support the daily operations and effectiveness of our Inpatient Pharmacy team.
As an active member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, you will use your clinical expertise to optimize medication therapy, promote medication safety, and improve outcomes for hospitalized patients.
Responsibilities include medication order verification, pharmacokinetic monitoring, antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety initiatives, emergency response support, and patient education.
You will also provide clinical guidance to pharmacy technicians and support personnel, contribute to quality improvement efforts, and serve as a clinical resource for providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive wages based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO and more
Outstanding benefits, including 5% employer contribution to your retirement account and low insurance premiums for individuals and families. Our benefits package is ranked in the top 1% in the state!
Supportive and inclusive work environment
What You'll Need
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
- Doctorate in Pharmacy preferred.
- Current Washington State Pharmacy License in good standing.
- 2 years of hospital and/or retail pharmacy and clinical pharmacy preferred.
- Computer experience with pharmacy systems preferred.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
- Certification in immunization administration required within 90 days of hire.
- Schedule: 1.0 FTE; 40 hr/week; Day Shift; Days and shifts can vary (Mon-Fri: 0630-1500, 1230-2100; Sat-Sun: 0700-1700)
- To apply: please visit our careers website at jeffersonhealthcare.org
- This position will remain open until filled.
Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Disclaimer: As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.
Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Inpatient Pharmacist provides advanced clinical pharmacy services and supports daily operations within the inpatient pharmacy team. Responsibilities include medication order verification, pharmacokinetic monitoring, antimicrobial stewardship, and providing clinical guidance to pharmacy staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a current Washington State Pharmacy License. A Doctorate in Pharmacy is preferred, along with 2 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience and American Heart Association BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 57% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$185k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $173k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,137 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $147k–$224k | Pharmacy median $191k (middle half $166k–$202k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$173k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Washington | 234 active | 10,341 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 15% remote · 57% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Pharmacist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 12% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Jefferson Healthcare | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index8 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Inpatient Pharmacist at Jefferson Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,137 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$185k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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