State of Washington Classified Job Specification

• PHARMACIST 1
• Class Code: 295E
• Category: HEALTH CARE
• Salary Range: 59

Class Series Concept

Performs professional pharmaceutical activities in a pharmacy.

Definition

Performs professional pharmaceutical dispensing and clinical functions within a pharmacy.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Compounds and dispenses medications; provides prescribers with medication related information; completes related documentation.

Typical Work

Evaluates all prescribers’ orders and verifies correctness of entries in computerized patient profiles;  

Educates patients and family members on medications dispensed; 

Compounds, labels and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical preparations; 

Ensures delivery of pharmaceuticals to patient as prescribed by physician; 

Directs the work of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, residents, interns, and pharmacy and/or veterinary students; 

Participates in clinical conferences; 

Maintains accurate records of controlled substances dispensed, purchased and destroyed, and ensures proper storage of same; 

Performs routine inspections of patient care areas and clinic medication drug rooms;
Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: standard practices followed in compounding, filling, labeling, and distributing medical prescriptions; various medications, pharmaceuticals, and other medical supplies and solutions used in compounding and dispensing medications; pharmaceutical calculations; medical terms; classification of medications according to their action, use, and dosage; procedures related to medication supply work; use of weights, measures, and other dispensing devices; record keeping and inventory procedures.   

Ability to: operate pharmacy; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff; follow technical oral and written instructions.

Legal Requirement(s)

Eligible for State of Washington Pharmacist license.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Class Specification History

New class: 6-3-88.
Revise Class/MQ: 9-16-98.
Revise class. Revises title (formerly Pharmacist I), class code (formerly 6034), revises class series concept, definition and distinguishing characteristics; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007; general revision revises typical work and adds knowledge and abilities; effective July 1, 2007.

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.