New

Specialty Pharmacy Manager

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Tacoma
603 South J Street (Show on map)
Nov 03, 2025
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 1.0_, Shift: Days, Schedule: M-F Position Summary The Specialty Pharmacy Manager leads all specialty pharmacy operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant services that deliver exceptional patient care for complex therapies. Responsibilities include managing workflows, maintaining URAC and ACHC accreditation, and overseeing staff hiring, training, and performance. The manager coordinates with internal teams and external partners, manages budgets and contracts, and drives quality improvement initiatives. This role ensures ongoing accreditation and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with industry standards. This position reports to the Director of Specialty Pharmacy Services. Responsibilities Oversee daily operations of the specialty pharmacy and ensure efficient workflows. Maintain full compliance with URAC and ACHC accreditation standards, including policy development, updates, and audit preparation. Lead staff management activities such as hiring, training, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution. Monitor and manage the pharmacy's budget, financial performance, and payer/manufacturer contracts. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support patient access and program growth. Develop and implement quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Promote cross-department collaboration and effective communication. Maintain up-to-date policies and documentation aligned with regulatory and accreditation requirements. Track and report performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and meet accreditation benchmarks. Requirements Licensed pharmacist eligible to practice in Washington state required Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D. preferred) from an ACPE-accredited college required Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) credential required or expected within two years of employment Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role Residency training and board certification (ex. BCPS/BCACP) preferred Strong knowledge of specialty pharmacy operations, URAC and ACHC accreditation standards, and regulatory compliance Experience with budget oversight, payer/manufacturer contract evaluation, and financial performance tracking. Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values 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. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn 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 $183,290.00 - $247,978.00 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.