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Seattle Children's
Seattle, Washington

Pharmacist - Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$143k-$214k

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Job Description

Pharmacists at Seattle Children's Hospital provide safe, effective, and cost-efficient pharmaceutical care for a wide range of pediatric patients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to oversight of the medication use process, managing collaborative drug therapy agreements, therapeutic drug monitoring, providing drug information, developing departmental and organizational guidelines, precepting pharmacy learners, staff supervision, and providing education to health care professionals, patients, and caregivers.

Hematology-Oncology Specific Responsibilities

Facilitates transitions of care of oncology and transplanted patients by:

Counseling patients and caregivers regarding medication therapy.

Assessing and supporting patient adherence to medication regimens.

Ensuring accuracy of discharge medications as appropriate.

Maintains competency in oncology, transplant, and cellular therapies as designated by accrediting bodies.

Coordinates and supervises the medication use process with regards to chemotherapy regimens and immunosuppression. Oversees safe ordering, verification, preparation, and distribution of chemotherapy agents.

Required Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Required Credentials

Licensed by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist.

Preferred

Hospital pharmacy experience Pediatric pharmacy experience Pharmacy residency training

Compensation Range

$142,991.00 - $214,487.00 per year

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website seattlechildrens.org.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation.

Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will provide specialized pharmaceutical care for pediatric oncology and transplant patients, including managing chemotherapy regimens and immunosuppression. They are responsible for overseeing the medication use process, providing drug information, and facilitating transitions of care through patient counseling and adherence support.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited School of Pharmacy and hold a valid license from the Washington State Board of Pharmacy. Preferred qualifications include hospital pharmacy experience, pediatric pharmacy experience, and completion of a pharmacy residency.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oncology pharmacyHematology pharmacyBone marrow transplantChemotherapy managementMedication reconciliationClinical pharmacyImmunosuppression management

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 53% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$179k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $167k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$179k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
11%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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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 10,058 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 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 Seattle Children's

Hospitals and Health Care
Seattle, WA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
403(b)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement