Clinical Pharmacist

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority

1 day ago

Tacoma, Washington$157K - $161KFull TimePharmacy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Puyallup Tribal Health Authority as a Clinical Pharmacist – Mon-Fri, No Call in Tacoma, Washington. Description Make an Impact Where It Matters Most Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA | On-Site Schedule: Full-Time | Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hiring Range: $157,089.94 - $161,017.

Key Responsibilities

based formulary changes to enhance access and care What You Bring: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and current WA State Pharmacist license and must meet one of the below

Requirements

(2) years of clinical ambulatory experience

(10) years of pharmacy practice experience Why PTHA? We are more than a clinic — we're a culturally grounded, patient

first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well

being. Here, your work has meaning. Work in a mission

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $157K - $161K

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Puyallup Tribal Health Authority in Tacoma, Washington.

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyMedication reconciliationPain managementChronic disease supportPatient counselingElectronic health recordsDiabetes careTobacco cessationAnticoagulation therapyFormulary managementClinical educationAmbulatory care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Compensation Analysis

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $157k to $161k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tacoma, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a pharmacist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($157k–$161k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical pharmacy, Medication reconciliation, Pain management, Chronic disease support, Patient counseling, Electronic health records, Diabetes care, Tobacco cessation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Pharmacist will collaborate with providers to deliver medication reconciliation, pain management, and chronic disease support. They will also provide patient counseling, monitor therapeutic progress, and contribute to community health programs.

Benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision 100% Paid, 13 Annual Leave Days, 13 Sick Leave Days, 18+ Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Profit-Sharing, Life and AD&D Insurance, Student Loan Repayment Site. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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