Pharmacy Associate Clinical Director at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC)

Join our team as a Pharmacy Associate Clinical Director in Yakima, WA! 

This position serves as a senior pharmacist for all Washington and Oregon clinics and dental offices. Working with the Clinical Pharmacy Director, you’ll provide strategic leadership and oversight of pharmacy operations, clinical services, regulatory compliance, and financial performance. This role ensures alignment with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and best practices in medication management and pharmacy systems.

What does it mean to be a Pharmacist at YVFWC?

Pharmacists at YVFWC are truly integrated into a team-based healthcare organization working to the top of your licensure. Pharmacists are involved in all aspects of patient care and have access to patient charts, labs, medications, and diagnoses. With the ability to prescribe or modify care plans via collaborative agreements, our goal is to ensure patients receive the best and most complete, cost-effective medications and care possible. Aside from traditional outpatient dispensing, pharmacists provide clinical support to medical providers via chronic refill authorization, therapeutic interchanges, and prior authorization completions. Additionally, there is an opportunity for clinical visits managing diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulants, and asthma, amongst other chronic conditions, with direct face-to-face or telehealth patient care.

We are one of the region's leaders in community health centers with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of in-house services across medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutrition, and behavioral health. Our holistic model extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into the dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Who we are looking for:

We’re seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative pharmacy operations leader with expertise in 340B inventory control, cost management, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of community pharmacy practices, state and federal pharmacy laws, and business processes. They are a strategic thinker with proven leadership skills, capable of guiding teams, making sound decisions, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Proficiency in pharmacy software and Microsoft Office tools is essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• $124k - $166k yearly compensation DOE with the ability to increase for highly experienced candidates

• No out-of-pocket cost to employees for medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Generous paid time off

• 8 paid holidays per year

• $3,100 annual CME allowance with 5 days (40 hours) of CME time

• Profit-sharing plan 401a

• 403b retirement plan

• Automatic life insurance policy

• Employee assistance programs

• Eligibility for federal and state student loan repayment programs further benefiting your income

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on 340B operations, ensuring compliance and supporting clinical program standards.

• Collaborate with leadership on inventory management, medication ordering, and audit preparedness

• Oversee compliance with state/federal drug laws and accreditation standards across all medication storage areas

• Manage controlled substance programs, including CSOS registrations and purchase authorizations

• Coordinate pharmacy and clinic licensure, support new site openings, and ensure timely renewals

• Lead and support pharmacy operations, automation initiatives, and continuous process improvements

• Supervise, coach, and develop staff through performance management, training, and recruitment

• Participate in multidisciplinary committees and contribute to policy development, inspections, and provider collaboration

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

• 4 years’ experience working as a Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacy Director. This includes two years’ experience supervising a team in a clinical environment.

• Experience working in clinical settings and managing 340b inventory is preferred

• WA & OR State Pharmacist license is required within 90 days

• Apexus Certified Operations Expert within 6 months

Our Mission Statement:

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about this opportunity.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com for more information about our organization!