Clinical Staff Pharmacist — ICU Float

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center's Pharmacy Department is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist — ICU Float to provide pharmacotherapeutic recommendations, direct patient care, and contribute to drug distribution and education in acute care.

The position is full-time with rotating shifts. Requires WA pharmacist license and hospital experience; ASHP residency may substitute.

Qualifications

• State of Washington Pharmacist License and one year of hospital pharmacy practice.
• ASHP-accredited residency training may substitute months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Drug therapy monitoring and optimization with documentation and team communication.
• Develop procedures to improve medication distribution and administration.
• Coordinate efficient medication delivery and scheduling.
• Precept PGY1/PGY2 residents and student pharmacists.
• Educate medical staff and students on pharmacotherapy.

Job description

Job Description

The Harborview - Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Staff Pharmacist — ICU Float.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-Time / 40 hours per week
• Rotating/Variable Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Act as an integral member of HMC patient care services, providing pharmacotherapeutic recommendations to primary providers, nursing, and dietician staff to optimize patient care.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to direct patient care, drug distribution, research & education, and practice management as it pertains to the care of acute care patients.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Drug therapy monitoring, including, but not limited to: ensuring appropriate drug therapy and nutrition, including indication, dose, drug interactions and drug allergies; evaluating pharmacotherapeutic regimens for effectiveness and adverse drug events, and intervene as needed; utilizing the medical record and other appropriate documentation systems to communicate with healthcare professionals and to document specific pharmacotherapeutic recommendations; providing drug information and education to medical teams, nursing and dietician staff; providing patient counseling and education
• Develop and maintain procedures to improve the efficiency and accuracy of medication distribution and administration
• Facilitate efficient medication delivery and appropriate scheduling of medications
• Provide primary preceptorship of PGY1 & PGY2 pharmacy residents and student pharmacists
• Provide education to medical/surgical residents, nursing staff and medical students

Required Position Qualifications

State of Washington Pharmacist License and one year of experience in hospital pharmacy practice. Months spent in the completion of an American Society of Health System Pharmacists accredited residency training program may substitute month-for-month for the required experience.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

State of Washington Pharmacist license.

Condition of Employment

UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.

About Harborview Medical Center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

About Uw Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$154,752.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$221,436.00 annual

Benefits

Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About The UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.