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Pharmacist
As part of the pharmacy team with Kaiser Permanente, you’ll learn and grow as you help make a difference in the lives of everyone in our communities. Whether you’re working with patients, partnering with physicians, or collaborating with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in an information-rich environment. One where your development will be supported and your skills will be challenged as you work at the top of your license. If you want to explore opportunities beyond your role, we provide a wide array of professional growth opportunities to help our pharmacy team advance their skills and careers. If you believe in the continued pursuit of excellence, there’s no better place to put your beliefs into practice.
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Job Type:Standard
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Job Level:Individual Contributor
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Travel:Yes, 5 % of the Time
Success Profile
We’re looking for Pharmacy team members who possess the following traits.
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Multi-Tasker
- Team Player
- Results Driven
Benefits
We offer several benefits to our pharmacy team.
Our Culture
As part of the Kaiser Permanente pharmacy team, you’ll collaborate with other team members and physicians to continually evolve and enhance patient care. You can also take advantage of our electronic medical record systems and our integrated technology platforms. It’s a unique opportunity to drive the future of care for all while leveraging your expertise to improve the total health of our members.
Hear From Our People
Alex
Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager
I’ve felt real support every step of the way throughout my pharmacy career. I would not be the pharmacist I am today if I was not empowered to practice kindness and compassion, and be allowed to be me. I feel blessed to have been a part of this organization for the past 16 years.
Osagie
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Supervisor
I have had multiple growth opportunities at Kaiser Permanente. I started as a Summer Youth intern, then I worked as an Apothecary Circle intern. After that, I received two years of pharmacy residency training here. I’ve always been supported with substantial resources like tuition reimbursement, business resource groups, as well as coaching and mentorship programs.
Porsha
Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Services
I chose Kaiser Permanente because of its presence in our communities. We acknowledge, support, cultivate, and nourish the body, soul, and spirit of each patient, employee, and community member. I wanted to be a part of such a phenomenal organization.
Robert
Manager, Mail Order Call Center
They encouraged me to work outside of my comfort zone. Now, I’m on a career path I would have never expected. I enjoyed my pathway to get here and it’s been a challenge. It really helped me grow as a person and as an employee. Kaiser Permanente supported me to be the manager I am today.
Georgina
Project Manager
I joined Kaiser Permanente as a young mother with a family. I knew this was a stable company with great pay and benefits, and many opportunities to grow. I’ve always experienced flexibility and growth and we’re encouraged to serve our communities and to have a work-life balance.
Michelle
Pharmacy Clerk
When you join Kaiser Permanente, you have access to a wealth of experience in the health care industry. You’ll learn about more than medications. You’ll gain experience in customer service, data entry, and other valuable areas. I enjoy supporting our pharmacists and ensuring my patients receive the medications they need.
Pharmacist
The Health System Pharmacist is a clinical leader responsible for ensuring safe and effective drug use, optimizing medication therapy outcomes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. This role supports medication affordability, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement across a variety of settings.
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice:
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and monitor individualized drug therapy plans, including working under Clinical Pharmacy Agreements, Collaborative Drug Therapy Management/Agreements, and Protocols.
- Evaluate patient responses to therapy, identify adverse drug events, and adjust regimens accordingly.
- Provide direct patient counseling to ensure understanding of medications, adherence, and therapeutic goals.
- Clarify and interpret prescriptions/orders and recommend appropriate drug therapy alternatives to prescribers.
- Medication Preparation & Dispensing:
- Review, interpret, and verify prescriptions/orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
- Compound and prepare medications, including sterile IV admixtures and chemotherapy, using aseptic techniques.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure safe and timely medication preparation and dispensing.
- Quality & Safety Oversight:
- Conduct routine inspections of medication storage areas to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Participate in adverse event reporting, medication error prevention, and root cause analysis.
- Support and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department and facility.
- Professional Development & Education:
- Identify and address personal knowledge gaps through continuing education, literature review, and peer collaboration.
- Mentor and train pharmacy interns, externs, technicians, and new pharmacists.
- Stay current with emerging therapies, technologies, and practice standards.
- Leadership & Operational Support:
- Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a role model for pharmacy staff.
- Assist in workflow management, goal setting, and achievement of departmental objectives.
- Maintain a cost-conscious approach to inventory and resource utilization.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Kaiser Permanentes pharmacy benefit structure.
- Support formulary compliance and promote appropriate drug utilization through provider and patient education.
- Regulatory & Policy Compliance:
- Maintain working knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws, and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, USP <795>, <797>, <800>, Joint Commission standards, other applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies, and internal policies and procedures.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and readiness activities.
- Communication & Collaboration:
- Respond to inquiries from patients, providers, and staff in a timely and professional manner.
- Communicate formulary updates, therapeutic alternatives, and benefit information effectively.
- Use pharmacy information systems and electronic health records to document interventions and support care coordination.
- Workplace Expectations:
- Uphold Kaiser Permanentes Mission and Principles of Responsibility.
- Maintain professional appearance, behavior, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and commitment to patient-centered care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with equivalent experience.
- Pharmacist License (Washington) required at hire OR Pharmacist License (Oregon) required at hire
- Pharmacist License (Oregon) within 3 months of hire
- Oregon Outpatient Positions ONLY: Completion of Oregon Board of Pharmacy approved, and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited educational training program related to the prescribing of contraceptives by a pharmacist.
- Candidates who are eligible for licensure within 90 days of date hired will be considered. Duties will be restricted until licensed and a licensed Pharmacist must oversee the Pharmacist eligible for licensure.
- Clinical Pharmacy: This job requires credentials from multiple states. Active pharmacist license in Oregon or Washington upon transfer/hire and obtain the alternate state license within 6 months of transfer/hire.
- Experience in health system or integrated care settings.
- Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCACP, BCGP).
- Completion of PGY1 residency.
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Industry Leader
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Honored for excellence 12 years in a row
See why we earned our 12th Pharmacy Quality Alliance Laura Cranston Excellence in Quality Award for high achievement in medication safety and appropriate use
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Mail-order pharmacy honored
We're proud to share that J.D. Power ranked our mail-order pharmacy as highest in the segment — ahead of our closest competitors. Along with satisfying our customers, we're also a great place to work.
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Working at Kaiser Permanente
We're more than 235,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver a healthier tomorrow. With the wellness of our patients and our communities at heart, we're revolutionizing care.
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Reaching far into the community
Every day, we work hard to help our communities thrive. Along with expanding affordable coverage and quality care, we work to tailor care to the needs of the most vulnerable. We're also reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making investments that matter.
Working together for our patients
As part of the pharmacy family, we know that, together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in our community. Here, you’ll bring these beliefs into your practice every day.
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