Staff Pharmacist - Ambulatory

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 139,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Washington's Montlake Pharmacy Department seeks a Staff Pharmacist - Ambulatory Pharmacy (Pharmacist 2) for a part-time, 20-hour-per-week role with day shifts in ambulatory settings. The position emphasizes clinical dispensing, drug information, and patient education across the care team.

Responsibilities include reviewing patient profiles, promoting formulary-based therapy, verifying orders, supervising technicians, and ensuring proper preparation and labeling of medications,

Qualifications

• One year of experience in pharmacy practice or completion of an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited residency training program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient profile review to assess appropriateness of prescribed medication and document information in medical records.
• Promote rational, cost-effective drug therapy and optimize patient care through appropriate treatment options.
• Evaluate provider orders and verify correctness of entry in the pharmacy system and patient profiles.
• Direct pharmacy technicians in technical responsibilities.
• Ensure proper preparation and labeling of all medications.
• Store, dispense, and inventory controlled substances properly.
• Interview patients and provide education regarding medications.
• Prepare and document bulk packaged items correctly.
• Ensure sterile compounding is performed with proper garbing, handwashing, and aseptic technique.
• Provide drug information to patients and health-care staff; offer in-services as requested.

Skills

Drug information

Patient education

Job description

Job Description

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Staff Pharmacist - Ambulatory Pharmacy (Pharmacist 2).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-Time / 20 hours per week
• Day Shifts

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Perform professional pharmaceutical dispensing and clinical functions in the Ambulatory Pharmacies.
• This position provides drug information and education to patients and family members, providers, nurses and other health-care professionals, and provides pharmaceutical care to patients.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct a thorough patient profile review to assess the appropriateness of the prescribed medication including monitoring for drug duplications, interactions, allergies, appropriate dose, strength, and route of administration at the time each order is received; document relevant information in medical record as required.
• Promote rational, cost-effective drug therapy by promoting the use of formulary items and optimizing patient care through appropriate selection of treatment options.
• Evaluate all provider orders and verify correctness of entry in the pharmacy computer system and computerized patient profiles.
• Direct pharmacy technicians in all areas of technical responsibilities.
• Ensure proper preparation and labeling of all medications.
• Ensure that controlled substances are properly stored, dispensed, recorded, and inventoried.
• Interview patients and provide education regarding their medications.
• Ensure that all bulk packaged items are properly prepared, labeled and documented.
• Ensure correct aseptic preparation, labeling and delivery of compounded sterile products. Perform routine visual observation and oversight to ensure proper garbing, handwashing, cleaning and aseptic technique processes is followed during sterile compounding.
• Provide drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team. Provide in-services to staff as requested.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in pharmacy practice or completion of an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited residency training program.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

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

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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: $70.78 hourly
• Pay Range Maximum: $101.29 hourly
• Other Compensation:
• Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
• Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
• Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position
• FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 50.00%
• 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.