Behavioral Health Pharmacist – Hospital Care Expert

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center Northwest is seeking a Psychiatric Pharmacist to join the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning in Seattle. You will engage in medication review, patient data assessment, and direct patient care in a hospital setting, collaborating with care teams to optimize therapy.

Strong candidates will have completed an ASHP‑accredited residency and at least 3 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital.

Qualifications

• Weak pharmacy experience in hospital setting preferred.
• ASHP‑accredited residency or fellowship (or equivalent) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for accuracy and evaluate appropriateness of therapy
• Provide patient profile review, assess patient data and interpret data for medication needs
• Provide patient profile review for drug-drug interactions and appropriate regimens
• Accurately prepare and dispense medications
• Provide oversight and supervision to residents, interns, externs, students, and technicians as required by law
• Engage in therapeutic selection, implementation, monitoring, modification, and dispensing of drug therapy

Job description

University of Washington Medical Center Northwest is seeking a Psychiatric Pharmacist to join the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning in Seattle. You will engage in medication review, patient data assessment, and direct patient care in a hospital setting, collaborating with care teams to optimize therapy.

Strong candidates will have completed an ASHP‑accredited residency and at least 3 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital.