Kaiser Permanente Header
This job is expired.

Pharmacist (TPT) - Rainier Valley

Seattle, WA
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Summary:
Pharmacists at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington ensure that patients receive safe and effective, optimal medication therapy while providing expertise and information to empower patients and prescribers to make informed choices in medication therapy. Pharmacists ensure that pharmacy care is coordinated with the patient care plan.
Essential Responsibilities:

  • Interprets prescription orders and dispenses drugs and devices. Counsels patients using clear and effective communication skills and providing written information as necessary. Ensures patient safety by identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences; consistently performs safety checks when dispensing medications; and takes appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences. Demonstrates dedication to evidence-based medicine by using appropriate references to form recommendation to patients and providers; clearly communicates rationale around mediation therapy selection: stays current on clinical initiatives and priorities: and evaluates clinical appropriateness of medication therapy.

  • Supervises pharmacy assistants, technicians, interns and externs in all aspects of daily pharmacy workflow including the appropriate processing and releasing of prescriptions and customer service.

  • Provides medical, nursing and other clinical staff with information regarding medication use management, drug therapy, preferred protocols and guidelines to include therapeutic values, hazards and uses of medications.

  • Ensures the proper and safe storage of medications and keeps accurate records of such.


Basic Qualifications: Experience

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a pharmacy practice environment using current technology.

Education
  • Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Pharmacist License (Washington) required at hire
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to use available resources and tools efficiently and effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Adequate current knowledge of major medication therapy, drug-drug interactions, and disease states.
  • Ability to evaluate clinical appropriateness of medication therapy.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
  • Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
  • May be required to travel to other Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prefer one (1) year of experience interacting with an interdisciplinary team including physicians.
  • Prefer knowledge of managed care health systems and evidence-based medicine theories.

PDN-9ea19ccb-d846-483d-94ce-6f17022a97c6
Job Summary:
Pharmacists at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington ensure that patients receive safe and effective, optimal medication therapy while providing expertise and information to empower patients and prescribers to make informed choices in medication therapy. Pharmacists ensure that pharmacy care is coordinated with the patient care plan.
Essential Responsibilities:

  • Interprets prescription orders and dispenses drugs and devices. Counsels patients using clear and effective communication skills and providing written information as necessary. Ensures patient safety by identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences; consistently performs safety checks when dispensing medications; and takes appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences. Demonstrates dedication to evidence-based medicine by using appropriate references to form recommendation to patients and providers; clearly communicates rationale around mediation therapy selection: stays current on clinical initiatives and priorities: and evaluates clinical appropriateness of medication therapy.

  • Supervises pharmacy assistants, technicians, interns and externs in all aspects of daily pharmacy workflow including the appropriate processing and releasing of prescriptions and customer service.

  • Provides medical, nursing and other clinical staff with information regarding medication use management, drug therapy, preferred protocols and guidelines to include therapeutic values, hazards and uses of medications.

  • Ensures the proper and safe storage of medications and keeps accurate records of such.


Basic Qualifications: Experience

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a pharmacy practice environment using current technology.

Education
  • Bachelors degree in pharmacy or PharmD required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Pharmacist License (Washington) required at hire
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to use available resources and tools efficiently and effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Adequate current knowledge of major medication therapy, drug-drug interactions, and disease states.
  • Ability to evaluate clinical appropriateness of medication therapy.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
  • Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
  • May be required to travel to other Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prefer one (1) year of experience interacting with an interdisciplinary team including physicians.
  • Prefer knowledge of managed care health systems and evidence-based medicine theories.

PDN-9ea19ccb-d846-483d-94ce-6f17022a97c6

About Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we’re all focused on helping people and providing high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. Across our organization, we’re fiercely committed to our members, our mission, our communities, and each other. We know that each part of the Kaiser Permanente team is essential to our success. Together, we are more than 235,000 dedicated professionals working to advance Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to delivering a healthier tomorrow.

Driven by our collective passion at Kaiser Permanente, we strive to make health care more innovative and compassionate. With the wellness of our patients and our communities at heart, we work to revolutionize health and care from more than 650 locations in 8 states and D.C.

Related Jobs

Apply For This Job
Pharmacist (TPT) - Rainier Valley
Kaiser Permanente
Seattle, WA
Apr 9, 2025
Full-time
Your Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
This email belongs to another account. Please use a diferent email address or Sign In.
Zip Code *
Password *
Confirm Password *
Create your Profile from your Resume
By clicking the Apply button, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy and consent to receive emails from us about job opportunities, career resources, and other relevant updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Supercharge Your Resume with AI

Boost your resume with AI-driven enhancements. The tool analyzes and refines your content, highlighting your strengths and tailoring it for maximum impact. Get personalized suggestions and apply improvements instantly to stand out in the job market.

©2025 International Association of Women.
Powered by TalentAlly.