Pediatric Anticoagulation Lead Pharmacist

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Seattle Children's is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for our Anticoagulation Service in Seattle. The role leads programmatic anticoagulation care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates with Pharmacy, Medical Staff, Quality, and IT to optimize patient safety and outcomes.

The position requires a PharmD, state licensure in WA, and 2 years of pharmacist experience in a programmatic area, with ASHP PGY1 residency and BPS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Two years of pharmacist experience in programmatic area.
• Licensed by the Washington Department of Health as a pharmacist.
• Preferred: ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency.
• Preferred: BPS Board Certification in the specific area of practice.
• Preferred: WA DoH pharmacist preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Optimizes anticoagulation therapy outcomes for patients under Seattle Children’s Anticoagulation Service.
• Reviews drug levels and lab parameters; recommends therapy adjustments.
• Documents pharmaceutical care services and clinical management activities.
• Coordinates anticoagulation therapy between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Co-chairs the Anticoagulation Safety subcommittee for P&T and develops guidelines.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to safety goals.
• Supports alignment between CDTA scopes, workflows, and EHR functionality.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy, Medical Staff, Quality, and IT to design safe workflows.
• Identifies and mitigates system-level risks affecting clinical policy.
• Drives pharmacy-driven electronic interventions, such as automated patient check-ins.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Programmatic care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality and safety focus

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

ASHP PGY1 residency

Washington Pharmacist License

BPS Board Certification

Job description

Seattle Children's is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for our Anticoagulation Service in Seattle. The role leads programmatic anticoagulation care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates with Pharmacy, Medical Staff, Quality, and IT to optimize patient safety and outcomes.

The position requires a PharmD, state licensure in WA, and 2 years of pharmacist experience in a programmatic area, with ASHP PGY1 residency and BPS certification preferred.