Occasional Pharmacist
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.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $150k–$166k | Pharmacy median $185k (middle half $152k–$198k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$148k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Washington | 241 active | 10,173 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 60% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Washington pharmacist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment245 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,634 in the last 30 days | 3,323 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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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