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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior pharmacist in Renton, WA is $27.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.11 and $30.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior pharmacist?

Senior Pharmacists are highly experienced pharmacy professionals who oversee the dispensing of medications, manage pharmacy staff, and ensure compliance with all regulations and standards. They play a key role in patient safety by reviewing prescriptions for accuracy and counseling patients on medication use. Additionally, Senior Pharmacists may be involved in training junior staff, managing pharmacy operations, and implementing new pharmacy services. Their expertise contributes significantly to the overall quality of healthcare delivery.

What does a senior pharmacist do?

A Senior Pharmacist often plays a vital leadership role by guiding junior staff, overseeing workflow, and ensuring adherence to best practices in medication management. They frequently provide on-the-job training, answer complex clinical questions, and help resolve escalated issues with prescriptions or patient care. Their expertise is also instrumental in implementing new protocols, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and fostering a collaborative team environment. This leadership not only ensures smooth operations but also supports the professional growth of less experienced pharmacists and technicians.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior pharmacist?

To thrive as a Senior Pharmacist, you need an advanced degree in pharmacy (PharmD or equivalent), active pharmacist licensure, and several years of clinical or retail experience. Familiarity with pharmacy management systems, drug interaction databases, and regulatory compliance tools is typically expected. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills help in managing teams and ensuring patient safety. These skills and qualifications are crucial for maintaining accurate medication dispensing, regulatory adherence, and effective team and patient interactions.

What is the difference between Senior Pharmacist vs Pharmacist?

AspectSenior PharmacistPharmacist
CredentialsLicensed Pharmacist, often with additional certifications or experienceLicensed Pharmacist
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, or large pharmacies with supervisory rolesCommunity pharmacies, hospitals, or retail settings
ResponsibilitiesSupervising staff, managing medication inventory, ensuring complianceDispensing medications, patient counseling, medication management

The main difference between a Senior Pharmacist and a Pharmacist lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership roles. Senior Pharmacists typically have more experience and oversee pharmacy operations, while Pharmacists focus on dispensing and patient care. Both roles require licensure, but Senior Pharmacists often take on additional managerial duties.

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Infographic showing various Senior Pharmacist job openings in Renton, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,894 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

Senior Infusion Compounding | , Washington

Reliant Medical Group

Seattle, WA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

Senior Infusion Compounding Technician

Optum Washington, is seeking a Senior Infusion Compounding Technician to join our team in Seattle, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detail oriented Senior Infusion Compounding Technician to join our team. As a Senior Compounding Pharmacy Technician, you'll be responsible for various duties related to the fulfillment of prescription orders and dispensing any or all of the following: unit doses, specialty pharmaceuticals, injectables, IV, enterals and related supplies following state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. Along the way, you'll discover the training, support and career opportunities you'd expect from a Fortune 5 leader.

Schedule: The hours are Monday through Friday, a 40-hour work week to be determined by the supervisor between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Location: 904 7th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Fifth Floor Infusion Pharmacy) and 9709 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (Third Floor Infusion Pharmacy)

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Meet established productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards while maintaining a good attendance record
  • Compound IV Medications in a clean room environment
  • Use USP 797 guidelines for sterile compounding
  • Use USP 800 guidelines for handling hazardous medications
  • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations enacted by state and federal regulatory agencies (WA DOH, Board of Pharmacy, DEA)
  • Maintain clean room environment and daily / weekly / monthly cleaning of room and equipment according to SOPs
  • Manage inventory and ordering supplies
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand variable compounding modalities and to work independently but understand the need to consult with the pharmacist if questions arise
  • Understand principles of patient/medication safety and ensure activities promote the safe use of medications
  • Resolve patient issues while ensuring accurate information is provided
  • Basic tasks are completed without review by others
  • May need to assist with other areas of the pharmacy
  • Performs other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

  • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
  • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
  • Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Licensed Pharmacy Technician in State of Washington
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Windows PC applications
  • Ability to travel to 904 7th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 and 9709 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
  • Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. frequently

Preferred Qualifications:

  • National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
  • 2+ years of experience as a sterile compounding pharmacy technician, or pharmacy related experience in a community pharmacy or inpatient pharmacy
  • Experience with pharmacy inventory management and asset tracking
  • Experience with EPIC electronic health record

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $20 - $36 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.


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