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Patterson Companies
Sunnyside, Washington

Pharmacist I

PharmacistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$113k-$151k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Job Summary

Ensure all applicable laws and regulations are followed in the preparation and dispensing of medications to Patterson Companies customers. - Oversee and ensure accuracy for all pharmacy duties including receiving, entering prescriptions, picking, counting, labeling, packing and tracking inventory. - Manages the daily operation of the pharmacy by performing effective, safe and efficient tasks and responsibilities assigned to the pharmacy.

Depending on the size and volume of the pharmacy this job may include supervision of pharmacy technicians. A key component of this roles is ensuring we dispense, and our customers receive, medications meeting all applicable laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

  • Compliant Prescription Processing
  • Ensure all prescriptions dispensed meet all federal, state and local regulatory requirements
  • Provide constructive feedback to maintain safe and efficient prescription processing -
  • Validate accuracy of all prescriptions and follow up on any discrepancies in the prescription filling process
  • Maintain secure, clean and safe pharmacy/warehouse
  • Business Planning
  • Plan, advise and implement immediate and long term operational plans and overall budgets
  • Set direction and prioritize, allocate resources, set and meet deadlines -
  • Problem solve through issues to identify, analyze and recommend solutions
  • Manage all aspects of the pharmacy operations Collaborate
  • Status regularly with manager to discuss business priorities and current operations
  • Maintain regular meetings with FC manager to discuss pharmacy operations within the warehouse and ways to increase efficiency
  • Partner with sales team and leadership to maintain open lines of communication and resolve systematic issues
  • Communicate with veterinarians and office staff to build strong working relationships
  • People Management
  • Encourage the growth of all employees through skill development
  • Mentor staff, measure performance, and complete and/or provide input on performance reviews Resolve employee issues in an effective and consistent manner
  • Motivate staff to perform at their highest level and recognize their achievements -
  • Set direction and priority, define job roles, distribute workload and set deadlines
  • Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited school of pharmacy

Good Computer Skills with Various Applications

  • Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience
  • Attention to detail with ability to problem solve effectively
  • Demonstrated success in prioritizing and time-management
  • Superior service-orientation, communication and interpersonal skills -

Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and an independent, accountable, dependent performer Current state Board of Pharmacy license with the ability to obtain reciprocal licenses in other states Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of pharmacy experience
  • Background in veterinary pharmacy
  • Working Conditions

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to move product weighing up to 50 pounds onto conveyor belt up to 10 times per hour. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time
  • Must be able to operate a keyboard and other machinery as necessary
  • This position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity

Environmental Factors

This position requires low exposure to extreme hot/cold temperatures, high voltage, dirt or dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, hazardous chemicals and hazardous machinery. Working environment is a typical warehouse environment.

  • Travel and On-Call
  • This position requires travel only for reciprocity licensing where required

What's In It For You

  • We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
  • LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)

Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

$113,300.00 - $151,166.67

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Pharmacist will oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensuring all prescription processing complies with federal, state, and local regulations. They are also responsible for managing inventory, supervising pharmacy technicians, and collaborating with warehouse and sales teams to maintain efficient workflows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. from an accredited school and possess a current state Board of Pharmacy license. At least two years of pharmacy experience is preferred, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Regulatory complianceInventory managementStaff supervisionBudgetingProblem solvingPerformance managementMentoringData entryComputer literacy

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 53% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist I at Patterson Companies a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,330 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$132k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution17 jobs · 13 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,330 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Sunnyside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,900/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Patterson Companies

Medical Equipment Manufacturing
St Paul, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Floating Holidays
Volunteer Time Off