Pharmacist Jobs in Auburn, WA

A Pharmacist plays a critical role in the pharmacy industry, ensuring patients receive the correct medications and understand how to use them safely and effectively. They review and interpret physician orders, detect potential medication interactions, dispense prescribed medications, and counsel patients on their proper usage and potential side effects. Additionally, they provide advice on healthy lifestyles, conduct health screenings, manage immunization programs, and oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and interns. Pharmacists often work in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, or they may work in research or the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmacists are required to have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited college or university. They must also pass two exams to become licensed: the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and, in most states, the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE). Important skills for a Pharmacist include strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with a diverse population, and the capacity to handle stressful situations. Prior to becoming a Pharmacist, individuals often work as Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns, or in related health care roles to gain practical experience in the field.

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Pharmacist Intern - Year One

  • University of Washington
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 13 hours ago

WORK SCHEDULE Per Diem Rotating/Variable Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Under general supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacist Intern independently performs a variety of technical...

In Person Internship

Pharmacist Specialty Services

  • MultiCare
  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 21 hours ago

Emergency Department Specialist FTE: 0.875 Shift: night Schedule: 7 on and 7 off Position Summary The Pharmacist is an exciting professional opportunity at MultiCare, ensuring prompt and accurate pharmaceutical...

In Person

Pharmacy - Pharmacist

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 22 hours ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Pharmacy - Pharmacists to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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Pharmacist - Registered

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Gig Harbor, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago

California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist....

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Clinical Pharmacist (MTM) - Work From Home

  • HCSC
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Therapy Management (MTM) programs strongly preferred Familiarity with MTM platforms (ex: Adhere Health's Optimize or similar applications) preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills...

Remote

Pharmacy/Pharmacist Leader (HR)

  • Kroger
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Perform all functions of a staff pharmacist and act as a role model for the pharmacy team; appropriately handle customer complaints and direct workflow to reduce customer wait times...

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Pharmacy/Pharmacist (HR)

  • Kroger
  • Sammamish, WA (24 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sammamish, WA (24 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Fulfill customers prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled Administer vaccines as needed Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care...

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District Support Pharmacist, Part-time

  • CVS Health
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago

You will work within the district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (PM) and Rx District Leader (DL) to support our pharmacy teams....

In Person Part Time

Pharmacist

  • Walgreens
  • University Place, WA (9 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • University Place, WA (9 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago

therapy management Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and regulatory compliance Mentor and train pharmacy team members in a collaborative and supportive environment...

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Pharmacist

  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience : One year of professional pharmacy experience specific to inpatient clinical functions that includes preparing medications, providing patient counseling, and monitoring the dispensing of...

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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Hybrid

  • Providence St. Joseph Health
  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Or PharmD Upon hire: Oregon Pharmacist License 3 years of Equivalent relevant pharmacy and data analysis in a Pharmacy setting....

Hybrid Full Time

Travel Pharmacist in Seattle, WA

  • HealthCare Pros, Inc.
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 1 day ago

This Professional will perform diagnostic imaging and procedural support services to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment. Operates specialized equipment (X-ray, CT, MRI, C-arm,...

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Clinical Pharmacist - Work From Home

  • HCSC
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Therapy Management (MTM) programs strongly preferred Familiarity with MTM platforms (ex: Adhere Healths Optimize or similar applications) preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills...

Remote

Pharmacist Multi-Location

  • Walgreens
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 2 days ago

therapy management Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and regulatory compliance Mentor and train pharmacy team members in a collaborative and supportive environment...

In Person

Pharmacist Part-Time

  • Walgreens
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 2 days ago

therapy management Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and regulatory compliance Mentor and train pharmacy team members in a collaborative and supportive environment...

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for Auburn, WA

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Auburn, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Auburn, WA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.8%
Bachelor's Degree
32.9%
Master's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacists in Auburn, WA
1-2 years
28.1%
Less than 1 year
27.7%
None
27.6%
2-4 years
15.7%
6-8 years
0.6%
10+ years
0.3%


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