Pharmacist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Compensation:

• Exempt, salaried
• New hires are placed on our starting wage scale of $125,000 to $156,200 per year.
• Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $125,000 to $187,500 per year.

Work Schedule:

• Five 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday with a Saturday rotation

Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center ( FQHC ) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing almost 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

• Respect
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing of prescriptions and inventory control, medication therapy management, and providing support and consultation services to medical, behavioral health, and dental providers, and health center support staff.

What We Offer

• Friendly and collaborative team environment.
• A competitive compensation package.

Loan Repayment Application Opportunities

• Employment at UCNW counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness - details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid
• Pharmacists can apply for loan repayment through the Washington Student Achievement Council ( Washington Health Corps | WSAC )

Generous benefits including:

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
• 6 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off of 160 hours accrued in Year 1 gradually increasing to 248 hours per year over 10 years
• Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative transportation incentives
• Healthy Living reimbursement
• Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonus, Will preparation services & a gym discount
• Continuing Education
• Reimbursement of renewal fees for your WA State license

Requirements

• Washington State Pharmacist license or be eligible to obtain one.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - this training can be offered free of charge upon hire.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission rules.
• Knowledge of 340B program.
• Ability to work with primary care providers to maximize cost effective prescribing patterns, improve clinical processes, and achieve clinical standards across the population of patients served by UCNW.
• Possess advanced general skills, including written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills, and mathematical knowledge at a level typically acquired through completion of a general bachelor's degree program.
• Possess the equivalent of the highest level of extensive formal training in Pharmacy including an understanding of the application of the theory and practices of the profession to the operations of the organization, usually in the form of a doctoral or post-doctoral degree (or other applicable extended training program).
• Possess a full understanding of the theory behind how procedures and practices in Pharmacy are developed, beyond how they are used at UCNW, in order to effectively make significant contributions to policy and procedure development.
• Experience with disease state management, precepting pharmacy students, and collaborative work with primary care providers and nursing staff desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Keyboarding speed of 30 wpm and data entry skills; accuracy is essential.

About Bellingham

Live in a community consistently rated as one of the most desirable in the USA! Nestled on Bellingham Bay at the foot of the Cascade Mountains just a short distance from Seattle, Vancouver BC, and the San Juan Islands, Bellingham is home to over 90,000 people and surrounded by several charming small towns. Enjoy all the area has to offer:
Recreational & Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Snow Boarding, Fishing, Sailing, Kayaking, & Camping)
Excellent Schools (University, Community College, Technical School, & Outstanding K-12 Educational System)
Small Town or City Living (Unique Shops, Local Festivals, Farmers Markets, Berry Picking, & Community Events)
Cultural Activities (Theater, Music, Independent Films, Museums, Art Studios, & Diverse Local Restaurants)

To Apply

Please visit our Careers Page at www.unitycarenw.org . For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfhv .

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires that all employees receive annual flu vaccines. UCNW also requires vaccination against COVID-19 as a vital public health measure that has truly been life-saving. We are proud of the leadership role we've played in protecting our community from this devastating virus.