Pharmacist Jobs in Yakima, 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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Staff Pharmacist, Full-Time

  • CVS Health
  • Union Gap, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Union Gap, WA
  • 1 day ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you play a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

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Pharmacist - Req# 2117962713

  • Astria Health
  • Sunnyside, WA (24 miles from Yakima, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyside, WA (24 miles from Yakima, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Astria Health is seeking a Pharmacist to join our team! This position is located at our Astria Sunnyside Hospital in the Pharmacy Department....

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Pharmacist

  • Walmart
  • Yakima, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 4 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

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Pharmacist - Req# 2117961421

  • Astria Health
  • Sunnyside, WA (24 miles from Yakima, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyside, WA (24 miles from Yakima, WA)
  • 6 days ago

The Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, clarifying and dispensing of medication and pharmaceutical supplies to outpatients of all ages as ordered by the providers....

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Clinical Pharmacist Consultant

  • Cambia Health Solutions
  • Yakima, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 9 days ago

This role may also assist in planning, developing, and implementing clinical strategies with respect to formulary management, drug utilization management, medication therapy management programs, quality...

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Staff Pharmacist (hourly)

  • Wal-Mart
  • Yakima, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 12 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

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Pharmacist- Sign-on Bonus Available

  • Walgreens
  • Yakima, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 12 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...

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Float Pharmacist

  • Safeway
  • Yakima, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 16 days ago

As a pharmacist with our company, you will be part of a team that is committed to providing direct patient care and wellness services....

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Temporary Pharmacist - Vaccine support

  • Albertsons Company Inc.
  • Yakima, WA
  • 27 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 27 days ago

As a pharmacist with our company, you will be part of a team that is committed to providing direct patient care and wellness services....

In Person Temporary

Staff Pharmacist FT

  • CVS Health
  • Union Gap, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Union Gap, WA
  • 45+ days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you play a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

In Person

Staff Pharmacist

  • Safeway
  • Yakima, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 45+ days ago

As a pharmacist with our company, you will be part of a team that is committed to providing direct patient care and wellness services....

In Person

Per Diem Pharmacist in Retail Pharmacy - Selah, Washington

  • Soliant Health
  • Selah, WA (17 miles from Yakima, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Selah, WA (17 miles from Yakima, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Category Pharmacy - Staff Pharmacist - Retail Job Type Per Diem A retail pharmacy position is open for a Per Diem Pharmacist in the Selah, WA area....

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Pharmacist - Registered

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Union Gap, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Union Gap, WA
  • 60+ days 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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Pharmacist - Ambulatory/Retail (Per Diem)

  • MultiCare
  • Yakima, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 60+ days ago

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable Position Summary The Pharmacist is an exciting professional opportunity at MultiCare, ensuring prompt and accurate pharmaceutical care services for patients...

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Pharmacist

  • MultiCare
  • Yakima, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 90+ days ago

FTE:.8_, Shift: Day_, Schedule: Position Summary The Pharmacist is an exciting professional opportunity at MultiCare, ensuring prompt and accurate pharmaceutical care services for patients, nurses and...

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Demographic Data for Yakima, WA

Moving to Yakima, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Yakima, WA below.


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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Yakima, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Yakima, 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 Yakima, 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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