staff pharmacist

sterilization technician

pharmacy technician

quality engineer

logistics technician

OLYMPIA PHARMACEUTICALS

The company itself has strong fundamentals and offers competitive compensation. However, in my personal experience, the working environment at this particular location has significantly declined following a shift in management.

While there are many talented individuals working here—especially those hired externally—the recent leadership appointments have created noticeable challenges. It appears, from my perspective, that several individuals in management were selected based more on personal connections than on professional merit or leadership experience. This has contributed to an atmosphere that often feels unstructured and disconnected from employee needs.

The previous management team had cultivated a supportive and high-performing environment over the past two years. Unfortunately, much of that progress has been reversed, and the workplace now feels unstable and poorly managed. Leadership seems more focused on maintaining their own status than on fostering talent, supporting profitability, or contributing to sustainable growth.

In my opinion, if you are an external candidate looking to advance within this location, be prepared to tread very carefully. It often feels like walking on eggshells, and the culture can become mentally exhausting. While the pay is competitive, it may not be worth the toll on your peace of mind.

I genuinely hope this location can return to a culture that values skill, transparency, and accountability. The potential is still there—it just needs leadership that’s invested in long-term success for both the business and its people.

My experience is from the LB McLeod location. I appreciate the focus on efficiency and the fast pace, but the emphasis on prescription-verification volume often overshadows critical tasks like patient counseling and thorough error-checking. Each day, I stack and photograph the scripts I’ve verified to track productivity, which doesn’t reflect the extra time I spend with patients or on complex orders.

During accreditation audits and third-party visits, leadership instructs us to follow a slower, methodical verification process; once those periods end, management returns us to the rapid workflow. I believe consistently applying those audit-style safety checks would reinforce accuracy and better support patient safety.

Feedback is provided frequently, though management’s tone can feel abrupt. I would welcome more structured conversations with clear, balanced metrics so I know exactly where to focus improvements.

My compensation matches the national baseline.

Onboarding clearly described the at-will employment policy but did not include information about professional liability coverage. Basic liability protection is standard in retail pharmacy and would give me greater peace of mind.

I’ve observed relatively high turnover, and recruiting is ongoing. With clearer communication, consistent safety protocols year-round, and information on liability coverage, this location has strong potential to offer a more balanced and supportive environment for pharmacy practice. Until then, in my opinion, I cannot recommend this place to any pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

During my time at the LB location, I personally never felt fully included, no matter how often I was told I was “part of the family” or encouraged to feel “locked in.” In my experience, I still felt like an outsider and found it difficult to meet the expectations set for employees. I found the management style challenging; at times, I felt that those in leadership positions lacked the emotional maturity and leadership skills I would have hoped for in a workplace.

There were occasions when I overheard raised voices coming from the Director of Pharmacy’s office while they were speaking with employees, which made the work environment feel tense and uncomfortable for me. I felt that communication from management could have been more respectful and constructive. In my view, people were not always treated as well as they should have been, and I personally found the approach to employee feedback lacking in clear, measurable, or objective standards.

In my own case, I did not see merit-based advancement, and promotions seemed to be based more on subjective impressions rather than clear performance metrics. I ultimately found the experience at this workplace more challenging than I anticipated, and in my opinion, it was less positive than my previous positions in retail pharmacy.

Overall, my personal experience at this location was disappointing, and I left after only a short period of employment. I hope sharing my perspective will help others get a sense of what to expect from the working environment.

I worked as a retail pharmacist here (one location) during 2025. I was initially told it was a “family-run” environment and that staying focused on the job would be enough. In my experience, the pay was competitive, but the day-to-day work environment felt stressful and difficult to sustain long-term.

Pros
	•	Competitive pay
	•	Fast-paced setting that can build efficiency

Cons (based on my experience on my team)
	•	Leadership and communication felt inconsistent, and expectations changed without much clarity.
	•	The workplace culture felt political at times. Recognition and advancement did not always feel tied to performance, and it sometimes seemed influenced by relationships or personal preferences.
	•	When I raised concerns, I didn’t feel the process was handled confidentially, which made it harder to speak up.
	•	Turnover felt higher than I expected; several pharmacists left during 2025.

Advice to management
	•	Set clearer expectations, apply standards consistently, and invest in leadership training and communication.
	•	Create a feedback process that employees trust and that feels confidential.

Who this role may (or may not) fit
If your top priority is pay and you’re comfortable in a high-pressure environment, you may find it worthwhile. If you value a supportive culture, consistent leadership, and lower stress, this may not be the best fit.

I’ve been at this pharmacy for over two years, and in my experience it feels like the pharmacist role here is largely a repetitive grind. Most days consist almost entirely of prescription verification with very little variation—or opportunity—to take on new challenges or projects.

When I joined, I was eager to build skills in a compounding role, but over time those opportunities have nearly vanished. So, I haven’t been able to expand my skill set as a pharmacist.

I’m currently working at the location that’s been losing pharmacists at an alarming pace, and it’s no surprise—management here has a notorious reputation for treating staff poorly. I’ve had managers bark corrections at me in front of other employees, their raised voices echoing across the workplace, and it never feels constructive. Moments like those make it painfully clear that respect and professional support aren’t priorities here.

Advancement feels unclear, too. Colleagues and I have talked about how there’s no well-defined path into specialized or senior roles. If you value routine above all else, this environment may suit you. But if you’re looking for variety, genuine compounding experience, or respectful, growth-oriented management, in my experience those opportunities simply don’t exist here.


Olympia Pharmacy offers reliable hours and competitive pay, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the overall work environment was highly unprofessional and toxic , since new management came in.
During my time there  was a clear pattern of favoritism, where certain employees were treated preferentially due to personal relationships with management. Concerns about bullying and unfair treatment were dismissed, and in my experience, management rarely addressed conflicts in a fair or unbiased way. Leadership often failed to listen to both sides of an issue and made decisions based on personal loyalty rather than professionalism.

Attempts to bring issues to HR led nowhere, which left employees feeling unsupported and unprotected. The culture began to feel less like a professional workplace and more like a clique, where advancement and fair treatment depended more on personal connections than performance.

This environment negatively affected my mental and emotional well-being and ultimately led me to leave. While there are some good aspects to working here, I would advise future employees to approach with caution and pay attention to how leadership handles interpersonal dynamics.

Being part of the Olympia family has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my whole life. It's been almost 7 years since I started working here and I only have good things to say about this place. I started as a pharmacy technician and worked my way up to the position I currently have. I have been supported by different people in the management area not only during difficult times in my life, but also during my graduate level education. The owners are great people who will take care of anybody who deserves it and who proves being a team player.  On the other side, I work with some of the most amazing and talented people from different cultural backgrounds so you will never feel like an outsider. During all the time I have been working for this company, my knowledge has expanded in so many ways which I never even considered that I could explore. My direct manager is a great leader who has cares for each of us, and my coworkers are not only smart and talented people, but also the most funny and caring people whom I love to work with.  If you are looking to work in a great environment, expand your horizons, challenge yourself every day, and have a great time at work, Olympia Pharmaceuticals might be the place you want to work for!!!!!

This company is constantly growing, so it is a fantastic place to be if you want to continue developing your career and expanding your skillsets. 

At this location, there are currently 10 pharmacist positions between the front-line and compounding departments. In my two years here, I have seen 8 pharmacists receive promotions, for roles both within this site and over at the sister sites. I have also seen 2 pharmacists that were unsuccessful in the environment, both leaving after only few months.

From my experience, individuals who are searching for a corporate environment that is static and rigid, tend not to assimilate well. In contrast, those who thrive here enjoy a dynamic work environment and appreciate a family-owned, hands-on approach to operations. Hard-work, heart, and hustle is what makes this team and company as a whole so successful. If you have that, you will go incredibly far!

Personally, this team has become a second family to me. I am beyond grateful I found this opportunity and can't recommend it enough to anyone who is looking for the same.

Management creates a highly toxic environment, often driven by petty behavior and favoritism. In my experience, coworkers frequently report on one another to improve their own standing. Advancement appears heavily based on preferential treatment, with decisions seemingly made in advance. In my opinion, interviews for promotions sometimes felt performative rather than genuine.

Concerns reported to Human Resources, which I observed to be staffed by individuals closely tied to ownership, often did not remain confidential, contributing to a deep sense of distrust among employees. From my perspective, favoritism was a significant issue, and accountability seemed inconsistent. While the pay was good, the overall workplace culture made it extremely difficult to work there comfortably.

I started working here in September 2024 after spending 10 years in retail pharmacy. This is by far the highest-paying position I’ve had, and the hours are a huge improvement compared to the demanding schedules I was used to.

The work environment is definitely different if you’re coming from a fast-paced corporate setting, but not in a bad way. It’s a more relaxed atmosphere without the constant pressure, and expectations are clear and reasonable. The change was easy to adjust to, and it’s refreshing not to feel burned out every day.

There’s also real potential for growth, whether you want to stay at your current site or explore opportunities at other locations. The company is expanding steadily, and it’s exciting to be part of that. Overall, it’s been a great move for my career and personal well-being.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Staff pharmacist 5 salaries reported	$139,000 per year
Sterilization technician 1 salary reported	$26.00 per hour
Pharmacy technician 4 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Quality engineer 2 salaries reported	$80,000 per year
Logistics technician 4 salaries reported	$17.13 per hour

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