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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington

Pharmacist Supervisor - Specialty Pharmacy

PharmacistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$182k-$246k

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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: M-F_

Position Summary

The Supervisor – Specialty Pharmacy is responsible for oversight and supervision of the daily operations of the Health System’s specialty pharmacy operations. This position works under the direction of the Manager –Specialty Pharmacies & Medication Assistance Program.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining efficient specialty pharmacy workflows, developing strong relationships with clinic staff, collaborating with manufacturers and payers to expand specialty pharmacy networks, maintaining accreditation standards, and developing clinical programs and operations that support all aspects of specialty pharmacy.

Requirements

  • Successful completion of an Accredited ASHP residency preferred
  • Washington State Pharmacist License in good standing
  • Specialty, Oncology, Neurology, or Rheumatology additional credentials preferred
  • Minimum three (3) years clinical or specialty pharmacy experience required
  • Minimum two (2) years of retail pharmacy practice experience preferred
  • Previous experience and demonstrated skills in a supervisory or lead capacity

About Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care.

Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized 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 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 $182,020.80 - $246,272.00 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 supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the health system's specialty pharmacy, including workflow development and staff oversight. They also collaborate with manufacturers, payers, and clinic staff to maintain accreditation and expand specialty pharmacy networks.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy supervisionWorkflow managementClinical pharmacyClinic staff collaborationManufacturer relationsPayer relationsOncology pharmacyNeurology pharmacyRheumatology pharmacyLeadership

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 53% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$214k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $200k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist Supervisor - Specialty Pharmacy at MultiCare Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,288 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$214k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$15k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 12 employers

5
<$145k
2
$145k-165k
8
$165k-185k
2
$185k-205k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,288 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program