Pharmacist Infusion Specialty Services

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 10,455,000 - 14,049,000; Part time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System’s MultiCare Cancer Institute is seeking a Pharmacist Infusion for per diem days in Washington. The role supports prompt and accurate pharmaceutical care for patients, nurses and physicians, with a schedule of M-F and occasional weekends, minimum 36 hours every 6 weeks.

Responsibilities include dispensing medications, interpreting IV orders, manufacturing nonstandard preparations, supervising staff, and ensuring safe provision of care across services.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in the State of Washington.
• At least 1 year of pharmacy experience preferred in hospital, retail, clinic or other settings.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications to patients and interpret IV admixture orders; prepare primary IV/solutions.
• Manufacture nonstandard pharmaceutical preparations when required; maintain records.
• Supervise support personnel and ensure final check of all completed work.
• Assist in inspection of pharmaceutical supplies across services.
• Provide safe and accurate pharmaceutical care services.

Skills

Licensed WA Pharmacist

Hospital/Clinic experience

Education

Graduate of accredited college of pharmacy

ASHP residency preferred

Job description

About MultiCare Cancer Institute

MultiCare Cancer Institute is a physician-led, multi-specialty group within MultiCare Health System, delivering integrated hematology, oncology, radiation, surgical and supportive care across Washington state. Each year, we diagnose and treat more than 6,000 new cancer cases across Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma and Yakima. We bring together advanced pathology, imaging and evidence-based treatment with holistic supportive services to provide personalized, high-quality cancer care. As we continue to grow, we are building the Pacific Northwest’s most comprehensive and high-value oncology network—projected to double in volume over the next five years.

Position Summary

The Pharmacist Infusion Specialty Services 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.

FTE: per diem Shift: days, variable Schedule: M-F, occasional weekends minimum 36 hours every 6 weeks required.

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 maintains 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

• Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy
• Licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Washington
• Completion of an ASHP accredited pharmacy residency preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of pharmacy experience preferred in setting appropriate to work assignment (hospital, retail, clinic or other)
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Why MultiCare Cancer Institute?

Patient-centered care – Our oncology specialists, nurse navigators and support teams guide each patient with compassion, clarity and seamless coordination through every stage of their cancer journey

Mission-driven impact – We’re dedicated to delivering high-value, personalized cancer care that truly makes a difference for the individuals and communities we serve

Excellence at every level – We uphold rigorous standards for quality, safety and clinical expertise to ensure the best outcomes for our patients

Values you can feel – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration shape how we care for patients — and how we support one another as caregivers

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 $75.89 - $101.98 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.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers.

MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho.

MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.

Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.