Yakima Neighborhood Health Services·Yakima, Washington
Pharmacists provide therapeutic care as part of an integrated health team, focusing on medication management and patient health improvement. Key duties include patient counseling, collaborative drug therapy management, and prescription quality assurance.
Established in 1975, Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is a Community Health Center in Central Washington State serving our communities through holistic and integrated team-based care. Our mission is to improve quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions. Our teams include specialists in primary care medical, dental, behavioral health, care coordination, pharmacy, health related social needs (including housing) and other basic needs. Our targeted populations include agricultural workers, people experiencing homelessness, LGBTQIA+, and anyone needing extra TLC. Why Work at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services? YNHS offers great compensation for this position, with a starting wage of $166,000 - 175,000 annually, along with high value benefits of employer provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement insurances. To support our team, we also provide ten paid holidays, flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash-out options, and retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission.
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a BS degree in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy, Washington State license, and interest in serving under-served populations. Candidate must also have the ability to speak clearly and concisely. Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instruction. Convenient if bilingual
English/Spanish, and/or ability to sign
Day to
Day: Pharmacists at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services are part of an integrated health team providing care to patients in the Yakima Valley. Our pharmacists work closely with medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health personnel to provide therapeutic care. In addition to traditional med management, our pharmacists’ work directly as part of the health care team to improve patient health. Responsibilities include Patient education and counseling, Collaborative Drug Therapy Management, ordering and monitoring lab tests, prescription quality assurance, and assisting in efficient and creative service delivery.
Candidates must hold a BS degree in pharmacy from an accredited college and possess a valid Washington State license. Interest in serving under-served populations and strong communication skills are required.
Market context
Pharmacist roles in Washington are typically tied to hospitals, retail settings, and long-term care, where employers look for licensed candidates who can manage dispensing, counseling, and medication safety. This role is competitive because a PharmD is preferred and long-term care experience is desired, alongside a valid Washington pharmacist license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and highlight any long-term care experience in your application.
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