Pharmacist Specialty Services

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Code Lavender program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Pharmacist for Specialty Services in Washington. You will provide guidance to patients and families, support specialty pharmacy processes, and work with clinic staff to connect patients with resources.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with care teams, and enrollment in assistance programs, with a focus on accurate specialty medication fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Washington.
• ASHP accredited pharmacy residency preferred.
• Minimum one year of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient outreach to ensure accurate and timely filling of specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Collaborate with clinic staff to connect patients with specialty pharmacy resources.
• Process prior authorization (PA) requests from specialty clinics.
• Determine patient eligibility and enroll patients in copay and medication assistance programs when appropriate.

Skills

BLS Certification

Pharmacy knowledge

Patient outreach

Education

Pharmacist license WA

ASHP residency preferred

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0_, Shift: Day_, Schedule: 8-5_

Position Summary

The Pharmacist Specialty Services is a vital role within the MultiCare pharmacy department. Performing manipulative and non-discretionary functions, this position acts as a support system, providing both guidance and education to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• You will perform patient outreach to ensure accurate and timely filling of specialty pharmaceuticals
• You will collaborate with clinic staff to connect patients with MHS specialty pharmacy resources
• You will process prior authorization (PA) requests from specialty clinics
• You will determine patient eligibility and enroll patients in copay assistance and medication assistance programs when appropriate

Requirements

• 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?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors 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 you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and 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 $78.17 - $105.04 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.