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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

Per Diem Pharmacist at Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$75.89-$97.15/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

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: _0.01, Shift: day_, Schedule: _0800-1630

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) 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 $75.89 - $97.15 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.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications, interpreting IV admixture orders, and preparing nonstandard pharmaceutical preparations. They also supervise support personnel and ensure the safe and accurate provision of pharmaceutical care services.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Washington and hold a current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification. Completion of an ASHP accredited pharmacy residency and at least one year of relevant pharmacy experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Medication dispensingPharmacy operationsClinical pharmacyRecord keepingStaff supervisionQuality assuranceBLS certification

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 55% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs

8
<$170k
12
$170k-185k
3
$185k-200k
2
$200k-215k
2
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
24%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
7%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,718 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MultiCare Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO
Code Lavender
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Retirement benefits
Medical, dental, vision