Company Overview
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is an independent, nonprofit organization that also serves as the cancer care program for UW Medicine. This partnership combines the specialized expertise of a nationally recognized cancer center with the broad, comprehensive services of one of the region’s leading integrated health systems—delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across the entire cancer continuum.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
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Collaborate with providers to personalize and optimize drug therapies, ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness.
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Conduct thorough medication therapy reviews and ensure seamless care transitions.
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Monitor and adjust drug regimens under collaborative drug therapy agreements, including lab test ordering and interpretation.
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Authorize refills and assess patient adherence, interactions, efficacy, and safety.
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Provide expert drug information to patients and clinical teams.
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Support patient access to specialty medications by assisting with insurance requirements.
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Proactively identify under-treated conditions and optimize therapy plans.
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Recognize and address adherence barriers, accounting for cultural, emotional, socioeconomic, and physical factors.
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Educate patients on disease and medication self-management.
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Promote guideline-based prescribing through provider education and pattern reviews.
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Manage therapy for anticoagulation, infectious disease, pain/palliative care, or other conditions, including patient education and long-term monitoring.
Education & Training
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Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residents and student pharmacists.
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Educate medical residents, nursing staff, and students.
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Present clinical topics at multidisciplinary meetings.
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Deliver nursing in-services and didactic lectures through the University of Washington School of Pharmacy.
Research
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Collaborate on research projects and drug studies.
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Support investigational drug protocols.
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Submit scholarly work for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Practice Management
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Develop and maintain pharmacy protocols and drug monitoring systems.
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Stay current on clinical literature relevant to service lines.
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Foster clear communication across departments and disciplines.
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Contribute to quality assurance initiatives, including medication safety and cost-efficiency programs.
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Conduct drug utilization reviews and cost-containment analysis as needed.
Dispensing
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Provide dispensing services in infusion, retail, or oral chemotherapy pharmacies as required.
Qualifications
Required
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PharmD or equivalent clinical experience (PGY-1 residency or 3+ years of relevant practice).
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Active Pharmacist License in the State of Washington.
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At least one year of experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy setting.
Preferred
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Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in Oncology or equivalent specialty experience.
Compensation & Benefits
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Hourly Range: $70.40 – $117.33 (based on experience and qualifications)
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Relocation Assistance: May be available
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Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Life and disability coverage
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401(k) retirement plan
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Tuition reimbursement
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Paid vacation (12–22 days/year), sick leave (12–25 days/year), and 13 holidays
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Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
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Paid sabbatical (up to 6 months)
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Onsite health clinic, employee assistance program, and wellness resources
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Additional Information
Fred Hutch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Employer. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and supported. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application or recruitment process.