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St. Francis Hospital
Federal Way, Washington

Clinical Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73.32-$117.4/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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 over the years 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.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you’ll help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications to help our patients feel better and recover from their illness or injury. Every day, you’ll build trust in these interactions by reviewing every prescription in your queue.

We never rely entirely on the computer to check for safety; we always use an expert for the final check. That’s you. You’ll review prescriptions for potential drug interactions, correct dosing, patient allergies or anything that looks unusual in your opinion.

To excel in this role, you must enjoy learning new concepts and researching information in real-time to provide solutions for our patients. You should also continually look for ways to go above and beyond for your patients, delivering an exceptional experience along with exceptional care.

Demonstrates ability to document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.

Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness. Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.

Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.

Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals. Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes. Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider. Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens.

Achieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base to provide clinical services for all age groups served. Provides basic clinical services as required by policy and procedure.

  • Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems
  • Job Requirements
  • Required
  • Bachelors Of Science Pharmacy, upon hire or
  • Doctor Of Pharmacy Pharmacy, upon hire
  • Pharmacist: WA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
  • Preferred
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist reviews medication orders for safety, drug interactions, and appropriate dosing to ensure optimal patient outcomes. They also collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify orders and provide clinical drug information to patients and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. A valid Washington State Pharmacist license and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification are required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Medication dispensingDrug interaction reviewClinical pharmacyPatient counselingMedication order verificationTherapeutic regimen managementDrug information communicationClinical documentationAutomated pharmacy systems

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 60% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$198k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $185k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in pharmacyranked against 9,996 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$153k–$244kPharmacy median $185k (middle half $160k–$196k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$185k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Washington239 active10,173 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 15% remote · 60% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Pharmacist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment243 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,673 in the last 30 days3,215 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,996 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$198k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$14k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 15 employers
4
<$155k
4
$155k-170k
7
$170k-185k
2
$185k-200k
1
$231k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
71%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Trend Management Strategies and Programs

Premera Blue Cross · Washington

$119k-$231k
#2

Clinical Pharmacist

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority · Tacoma, Washington

$157k-$196k
#3

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Specialty (Oncology, Remote-Hybrid)- Full-Time Days

$159k-$185k
#4

Clinical Pharmacist, Advanced Therapeutics: Cardiometabolic and MWL (Ambulatory), 40hr, Day, (Remote)

$99k-$178k
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,996 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About St. Francis Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, Washington
5,001-10,000 employees

Living in Federal Way

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$552k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.