Pays $69.3-$94/hr — Pharmacist market median is ~$160k (13 jobs)
About the Role
Clinical pharmacist reviewing prescriptions and verifying medications. $144K-$196K. Tacoma, WA.
Join St. Joseph Medical Center as a Clinical Pharmacist – Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, Washington, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $69.30 - $94/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join St. Joseph Medical Center as a Clinical Pharmacist – Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing prescriptions for safety, drug interactions, and appropriate dosing to ensure optimal patient outcomes. They also provide clinical consultations, document patient interventions, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage medication therapy.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and possess a valid Washington State Pharmacist license. Additionally, Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required upon hire, with Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 28% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $159k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$170k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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