As vital, adaptable members of the Outpatient Pharmacy team at Seattle Children's Hospital, per diem (PRN) pharmacists ensure the continuous delivery of safe, effective, and cost-efficient pharmaceutical care across a diverse pediatric population. In this as-needed role, the pharmacist supports the full lifecycle of medication use across various outpatient care sites, providing direct clinical intervention, patient advocacy, and expert consultation on complex pediatric regimens. Utilizing Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements (CDTAs), the individual in this role optimizes patient outcomes and maintains seamless operational flow during assigned shifts.
Beyond clinical management, the pharmacist provides vital shift-based operational oversight by directing the medication use process and strictly enforcing regulatory guidelines to ensure the integrity of drug storage and preparation. The role also serves as a dedicated mentor and resource for pharmacy learners, staff, and families alike, bridging the gap between complex pharmacy science and compassionate bedside care. Ultimately, this flexible position upholds a culture of safety, workflow consistency, and continuous professional development across all scheduled outpatient service locations.
Required Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Required Credentials
Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Washington. License must be in good standing with no active disciplinary actions.
Preferred
Previous hospital, pediatric, or pharmacy clinical residency training.
Experience operating or supporting automated dispensing systems, electronic medical records (EMR), or specialized pharmacy technology solutions.
One (1) year of pharmacist experience in a retail or outpatient pharmacy or equivalent AND one (1) year of
pharmacist experience in a hospital pharmacy setting or equivalent.
Two (2) years of fast-paced retail, outpatient, IV room, and OR pharmacy experience with a focus on
pediatrics.
Experience in a role demonstrating problem resolution, operational accountability, team building, and staff
mentorship.
Detailed working knowledge of USP 795, USP 797, and USP 800 pharmaceutical compounding safety
standards.
Compensation Range
$68.75 - $103.12 per hour
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 www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits
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.
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we are here to do. That’s because at Seattle Children’s, compassionate care, breakthrough research and generous donors come together every day for the children, and the families, who need us.
Over a century later, we continue to fight relentlessly to make sure there’s no such thing as “out of options” and to make sure kids who “didn't have a chance” can have the childhoods they deserve.
At Seattle Children’s, we’re united by a compelling mission: We provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. #HopeCareCure
