Staff Pharmacist - Inpatient

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 144,336 - 206,556; Full time

Job summary

A public research institution in Seattle is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to join their Inpatient Pharmacy Department. The successful candidate will perform critical duties such as assessing patient medication appropriateness, directing pharmacy technicians, and promoting effective drug therapies. Evening shifts will be required, and the role offers competitive compensation. Applicants must have one year of pharmacy practice experience or complete an accredited residency training program.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in pharmacy practice or equivalent residency training required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of patient profiles for medication appropriateness.
• Promote cost-effective drug therapy.
• Direct pharmacy technicians' technical responsibilities.
• Provide drug information to healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient profile assessment

Drug therapy promotion

Supervision of pharmacy technicians

Direct drug information provision

Job description

Job Description

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

Work Schedule

• Full‑Time / 40 hours per week
• Evening shifts

Position Highlights

• Be responsible for performing and supervising the dispensing functions in the Inpatient, IV Admixture, and Satellite Pharmacies

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.
• Direct pharmacy technicians in all areas of technical responsibilities.
• Provide drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other members of the health‑care team.

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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $144,336.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum: $206,556.00 annual

Other Compensation: Night Shift Premium – $8.00/hour; Evening Shift Premium – $1.75/hour; Weekend Shift Premium – $1.50/hour

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

Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

FTE (Full‑Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable

EEO and Disability Statement

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080).

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