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Shields Health Solutions
Everett, Washington

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$190k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Join our Shields team today! Shields Health Solutions is redefining patient care through health-system integrated specialty pharmacy. We’re hiring an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist who will play a hands-on role in elevating patient care at a nationally recognized Academic Medical Center.

In this dynamic, patient‑centered position, you’ll build meaningful relationships with patients and providers while delivering high‑quality medication management.

You’ll work on‑site in clinic, collaborating directly with care teams and practicing under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) to conduct in-person and virtual patient assessments, order and monitor evidence-based treatment plans, optimize therapy, and resolve medication-related problems.

Location: Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, WA

Salary

An employee in this position who performs the job duties in Washington can expect a salary rate between $150,000 and $190,000 (Hourly Equivalent: Approximately $72.11 - $91.34 per hour, based on a 40-hour workweek.) plus bonus pursuant to the terms of an any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

What You’ll Get

  • $25,000 Sign-on Bonus
  • Salary + Bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
  • 401(k) with match, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave, short-term disability, and professional development
  • Access to employee resource groups and wellness programs

What You’ll Do

Provide comprehensive medication management, including reconciliation, dose optimization, adherence support, and drug‑level assessments aligned with evidence‑based standards.

Partner with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to order individualized care plans under a CPA and promote seamless medication coordination.

  • Monitor therapy effectiveness and safety, identify optimization and intervene as appropriate.
  • Support quality‑improvement and REMS initiatives.

Provide recommendations to operations by supporting teammates as needed with complex prior authorizations, improving workflows, educating patients, and maintaining ongoing clinical development.

What You Need

  • Hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Must be a licensed pharmacist in Washington

Candidate Must Meet One of the Following Qualifications

  • Completion of a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency
  • Completion of a PGY1 Residency and at least 1 year of ambulatory practice under a Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA)
  • At least 3 years of ambulatory practice with disease state management
  • Strong communication, organization, and tech skills
  • Empathy, integrity, and a team-first mindset

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Shields Health Solutions is committed to providing an inclusive hiring experience; if you need assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please email talentacquisition@shieldsrx.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will provide comprehensive medication management and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans. They will conduct patient assessments, monitor therapy effectiveness, and support quality-improvement initiatives within an academic medical center setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and be a licensed pharmacist in Washington. Qualifications include completion of a PGY2 residency or a PGY1 residency with at least one year of ambulatory practice experience.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTherapy optimizationDrug-level assessmentMedication reconciliationInterdisciplinary collaborationPrior authorization

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 55% have no call, 65% 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).

Shields Health Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 14 active listings.

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.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 19 employers

6
<$150k
10
$150k-175k
4
$175k-200k
4
$200k-225k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%
CME allowance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,244 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Everett

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$634k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,946/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Shields Health Solutions

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$25,000 Sign-on Bonus
Salary + Bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
401(k) with match
4 weeks PTO
10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability