Posting number: 2026-07439
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: BHA
Job classification: WMS BAND 2
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Management, Pharmacy, Medical/Dental
The Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration is seeking a well-qualified person interested in the leadership of a highly respected pharmacy team at Western State Hospital as the Deputy Pharmacy Director. The Deputy Pharmacy Director co-manages the hospital pharmacy, which includes one satellite pharmacy, to provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical pharmaceutical services to approximately 700 patients, encompassing care for children, adults, and geriatric patients.
Reporting to the Pharmacy Director, the Deputy Pharmacy Director is responsible for overseeing the entire scope of daily mission-critical functions performed by each pharmacy. You'll plan, organize, lead, and control the drug procurement and distribution services, pharmacy staff levels, performance standards and objectives, evaluations, quality control, security, and ensuring the pharmacy operates within federal and state laws and meets or exceeds The Joint Commission (TJC) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards.
This leadership role contributes to the quality and effective treatment of patients at Western State Hospital, Behavioral Health & Treatment Center – Steilacoom Unit (BHTC-SU), and Child Study & Treatment Center (CSTC). You’ll enjoy a variety of work and continuous learning opportunities in a fulfilling career. Your work will support the DSHS mission through a patient-centered clinical practice aimed at helping people shape and improve their own lives.
What we're looking for in a Deputy Pharmacy Director:
Completed applications will include:
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security
Questions? Email the recruiter, Chris Pulley at, chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov, and reference 07439 in the subject.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
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