Consultant Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$65-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
Consultant Pharmacist
What’s your wish list for the perfect job? Maybe it’s to make a positive impact in the world, or to grow your career in healthcare. Maybe working with a supportive team is top priority, or to feel respected and valued.
If your answer is “all of the above”, consider joining our team at Consonus Pharmacy. It’s a perfect opportunity for compassionate people dedicated to people’s health and well-being.
Consonus Pharmacy is a closed-door long-term care pharmacy specializing in the needs of nursing facilities, assisted living residents, and their caregivers. We are currently hiring a Consultant Pharmacist to join our team!
- As the Consultant Pharmacist your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Review resident medication regimens monthly (or as agreed upon) per patient acuity level and report findings in writing to facility administrator, director of nursing and physician
- Plan and present in-service education to other pharmacy staff and nursing facility employees as requested.
- Understand and implement all appropriate pharmacy policies & procedures.
- Participate in the development of emergency drug supply kits at each facility in conjunction with the medical director, provider pharmacy and nursing administration.
- Liaison between facility and pharmacy staff.
- Supervise field technicians as appropriate.
- Provide ongoing education directly or indirectly to residents preparing for discharge from facilities serviced.
Knowledge of CMS Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines
Attend quality assurance and other appropriate committee meetings as requested by facilities.
Prepare quarterly quality assurance reports
Benefits May Include
- Paid training & career advancement opportunities
- $25,000 toward ongoing education benefit
- Generous Paid Time Off that pools vacation, sick & holiday pay in a single bucket for flexible use
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Free access to MDLIVE – allowing access to your health benefits from anywhere
- 401K With Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program: with free access to counseling & support services
Qualifications
B.S. Pharm. Or Pharm D. degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Current Pharmacy license in the state(s) of practice.
Ability to travel throughout a territory, including overnight stays 1-2 times per month.
EEO Statement
“Be here. Be you.”
For more than 30 years, Marquis Companies and Consonus Healthcare have been serving seniors and welcoming staff of all backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. The Marquis family of companies offer a rich heritage of embracing differences and honoring individuality. We’ve continued to grow in our appreciation of diversity in the workplace. We know it builds strength, drives innovation, and brings valuable new perspectives and energy.
We’re committed to making our workforce an even greater reflection of the people and communities we serve, and we are honored our employees have chosen to work at Marquis and Consonus. Everything we do as a company is driven by our mission to help those we serve, and each other, live the best rest of our lives.
That means you being you – without apology or compromise. We value your every uniqueness and continue to curate, nurture, and sustain an inclusive culture. It’s the foundation of who we are and the evolution of our collective future.
Key Responsibilities
The Consultant Pharmacist will review resident medication regimens monthly and report findings to facility staff. They will also provide in-service education, supervise field technicians, and ensure compliance with CMS regulations.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 57% 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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k 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 | $135k–$146k | Pharmacy median $185k (middle half $152k–$198k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$131k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Washington | 244 active | 10,212 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 25% remote · 57% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington pharmacist listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment248 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,683 in the last 30 days | 3,161 the 30 days before (+17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +4.0% 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 ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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