Pharmacist

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 86,730 - 116,555; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tacoma is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure prompt and accurate pharmaceutical care services. This role includes dispensing medications, supervising support staff, and maintaining pharmaceutical records. The ideal candidate should have completed an ASHP accredited pharmacy residency and be licensed in Washington. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, and encourages a culture that values professionalism and community connection.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ASHP accredited pharmacy residency preferred.
• Licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Washington.
• Minimum one (1) year of pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and interpret IV admixture orders.
• Manufacture nonstandard pharmaceutical preparations.
• Supervise support personnel and ensure quality checks.
• Inspect pharmaceutical supplies across services.
• Provide safe and accurate pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

IV admixture preparation

Supervisory skills

Education

Pharmacy residency (ASHP accredited)

Licensed pharmacist in Washington

Job description

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 0.88, Shift: Night, Schedule: To be determined

Position Summary

The Pharmacist is an exciting professional opportunity at MultiCare, ensuring prompt and accurate pharmaceutical care services for patients, nurses and physicians. This position will offer you the capacity to apply your knowledge and expertise toward supporting quality health services and patient care.

Responsibilities

• You will dispense medications to patients and interpret IV admixture orders and prepare primary IV/solutions
• You will manufacture nonstandard pharmaceutical preparations when required and maintain appropriate records
• You will supervise support personnel and assumes responsibility for final check of all completed work
• You will assist in the inspection of all pharmaceutical supplies on all services
• You will provide for the safe and accurate provision of pharmaceutical care service

Requirements

• Completion of an ASHP accredited pharmacy residency preferred
• Licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Washington
• Minimum one (1) year of pharmacy experience preferred in setting appropriate to work assignment (hospital, retail, clinic or other)

About Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical centre delivering cutting‑edge care. With a 24‑hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopaedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care. Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Centre, a Family Birth Centre and specialised neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children’s, our collaborative, mission‑driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.

About the Tacoma Community

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big‑city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone – outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can live, work and play.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community – Partnering with patients, families and neighbours across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
• Growth and education – Competitive tuition assistance, award‑winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future
• Well‑being and support – Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life
• Living our values – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other
• Belonging for all – Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programmes support a workplace where every voice is valued
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $86.73 - $116.55 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.