Occasional Pharmacist

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$72-$80/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About This Opportunity

Pharmacists at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services are part of an integrated health team providing care to patients in the Yakima Valley. Our pharmacists work closely with medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health personnel to provide therapeutic care.

In addition to traditional medicine management, our pharmacists work directly as part of the healthcare team to improve patient health.

Responsibilities include patient education and counseling, collaborative drug therapy management, ordering and monitoring lab tests, prescription quality assurance, and assisting in efficient and creative service delivery.

We Are Looking For

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a BS degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy, a Washington State license, and an interest in serving under-served populations.

Candidates must be able to speak clearly and concisely and be able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

Preference will be given to bilingual English/Spanish speakers or those proficient in ASL

Position Details

  • $72-80/hour
  • Occasional

About YNHS

If you are a mission-driven team player with a passion for quality and compassion for the underserved, YNHS is the place for you.

With over 350 valued employees and 19 years of HRSA funding in primary care, behavioral health integration, quality improvement, and more, we serve over 90,000 patients annually. Because of our commitment and service to uninsured and low-income populations, YNHS is an eligible site for National Health Service Corp and Washington State Health Professional loan repayment programs.

Our patients are as diverse as our community and anyone is welcome, including migrant and seasonal farm workers, residents in public housing, and those experiencing homelessness.

Our commitment to serving the underserved extends throughout our local communities, with targeted outreach to even the most remote areas of our valley. As a Community Health Center, at least half of our volunteer Board of Directors are users of our services. This governance model keeps us focused on the needs of our patients and the community.

If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with a rewarding work-life balance that can provide tangible improvements in the lives of those in need, join our team today!

About the Yakima Valley

Practice where it’s nearly perfect!

All Yakima Neighborhood Health Services clinics are located in the Yakima Valley, the heart of Washington’s agricultural region. Over 75% of U.S. hops are grown in the Yakima Valley, along with wine grapes, apples, cherries, peaches, asparagus, and other farm-to-table fare.

Unlike Seattle or Portland two to three hours to the west, the Yakima Valley is in Central Washington, east of the Cascade Mountains, where 300 days of desert sun each year has earned us the nickname “the Palm Springs of Washington.”

The valley offers a vibrant backdrop for work and play with four distinct seasons, a vast array of year-round outdoor activities, and incredible landscapes including Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier looming on the horizon.

The state’s only blue-ribbon fishery is just minutes from downtown Yakima, as well as a variety of skiing, golfing, hiking, cycling, and other outdoor adventures. Yakima also hosts James Beard-nominated eateries, award-winning wineries and breweries, an active arts community, and vibrant cultural opportunities.

With generous time off and the beautiful Yakima Valley at your door, a true work-life balance has never been easier. Discover more about Yakima Neighborhood Health and the Yakima Valley at YNHScareers.org.

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in the workplace and are committed to an inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacists provide therapeutic care as part of an integrated health team, including patient education, counseling, and collaborative drug therapy management. They are also responsible for ordering and monitoring lab tests and ensuring prescription quality assurance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from an accredited college and possess a valid Washington State license. Proficiency in English is required, with a preference for bilingual English/Spanish speakers or those proficient in ASL.

Key Skills

Lab test monitoringClinical careCommunication

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% 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 ~$158k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k 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
Listed pay$150k–$166kPharmacy median $185k (middle half $152k–$198k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$148k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Washington241 active10,173 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 60% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentWashington pharmacist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment245 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,634 in the last 30 days3,323 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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 ~$158k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,169 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Yakima Neighborhood Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Yakima, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Loan Repayment Programs
Work-Life Balance

Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Yakima, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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