Inpatient Psychiatric Pharmacist, Behavioral Health Leader

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

Job summary

The University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest Pharmacy is seeking a Psychiatric Pharmacist to join the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning in Seattle. The role focuses on accurate medication preparation, dispensing, and direct patient care in collaboration with care teams.

Strong candidates will have completed an ASHP-accredited residency and at least 3 years of direct patient care in a hospital setting; licensure or eligibility to practice in Washington is required.

Qualifications

• ASHP-accredited residency completion or fellowship (or equivalent) required/strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.
• One year of pharmacy practice experience or completion of an ASHP residency training program.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Assess patient data and interpret to determine medication needs.
• Evaluate drug interactions and duplications to ensure safe therapy.
• Accurately prepare and dispense medications.
• Provide oversight to residents, interns, externs, students, and technicians as required by law.
• Engage in therapeutic selection, monitoring, and dispensing of drug therapy.

Skills

Medication dispensing

Patient care

Collaborative practice

Pharmacy oversight

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD)

Job description

The University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest Pharmacy is seeking a Psychiatric Pharmacist to join the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning in Seattle. The role focuses on accurate medication preparation, dispensing, and direct patient care in collaboration with care teams.

Strong candidates will have completed an ASHP-accredited residency and at least 3 years of direct patient care in a hospital setting; licensure or eligibility to practice in Washington is required.