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Providence
Spokane, Washington

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist

PharmacistNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64.44-$101.73/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 47m ago · Verified live

Job Description

This posting is for multiple openings of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital in Spokane, WA.

We are hiring for Full-Time, Day Shift opportunities.

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for assessing patient specific medications and clinical data in order to evaluate & monitor for safety, efficacy and pharmaco-economic optimization opportunities.

In this role, the pharmacist may administer medications, monitors clinical data, educates patients, and provides general drug information to the healthcare team.

This role works closely with the Clinical Pharmacy leadership thru various projects aimed at improving the quality of care and personal professional growth and development.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy -OR- PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy
  • Washington Pharmacist License upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited pharmacy residency and/or Board Certification or actively working toward Board Certification

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist assesses patient medications and clinical data to ensure safety, efficacy, and pharmaco-economic optimization. They also educate patients, administer medications, and provide drug information to the healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy and possess a Washington Pharmacist License. Completion of an accredited pharmacy residency and Board Certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication AssessmentPatient EducationClinical Data MonitoringPatient SafetyMedication Administration

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 63% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$173k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 5% in pharmacyranked against 10,122 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$134k–$212kPharmacy median $172k (middle half $144k–$198k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$162k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Washington241 active10,169 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 63% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington pharmacist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment245 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,588 in the last 30 days3,264 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,122 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist at Providence a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,122 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, 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 ~$173k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs
7
<$165k
6
$165k-195k
0
$195k-225k
2
$225k-255k
1
$267k

Annual compensation range

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$91.61-$128.25/hr
#2

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$75.49-$119.17/hr
#3

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$119k-$231k
#4

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$150k-$190k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,122 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and holidays

Living in Spokane

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k
Typical market rent
$1,483/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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