Staff Pharmacist - Outpatient

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,591 - 136,809; Part time

Job summary

The University of Washington is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to join the Outpatient Pharmacy Team. This temporary position requires providing oversight for medication dispensing, patient education, and direct involvement in pharmaceutical care. The role mandates a Washington state pharmacist license and at least one year of pharmacy practice experience or an equivalent residency. Applicants will engage in routine clinical pharmacy duties and oversee pharmacy technicians. Compensation ranges between $69.39 and $99.31 hourly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for prescription medication preparation and dispensing.
• Conduct patient profile reviews for prescribed medications.
• Educate patients regarding their medications.
• Direct work of pharmacy technicians, interns, and students.
• Perform direct patient screening at outpatient pharmacy consultations.
• Recommend drug therapy based on patient parameters.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy duties

Patient education

Drug information provision

Oversight of pharmacy technicians

Education

Pharmacist license in Washington

Completion of accredited residency program

Job description

Job Description

Job Posting Text

Harborview Medical Center Pharmacy Department

We are looking for an outstanding Staff Pharmacist (Pharmacist 2) to join our Outpatient Pharmacy Team!

Work Schedule

• Per Diem
• Rotating/Variable Shift

Position Highlights

• Perform clinical and distributive pharmacy duties in any one of the six outpatient pharmacies
• Provide drug information and education to patients, physicians/clinicians, and nurses
• Instruct students, residents, interns, and technicians
• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for the preparation and dispensing of prescription medications
• Conduct a thorough patient profile review to assess the appropriateness of the prescribed medication including monitoring individual patient profiles for drug duplications, interactions, allergies, appropriate dose, strength, and route of administration at the time each order is received
• Interview patients and provide education regarding their medications
• Direct the work of technicians, interns, pharmacy students, and residents
• Perform direct patient screening and education on selected medical conditions at consultation windows in the outpatient pharmacy waiting room
• Recommend appropriate drug therapy based on patient parameters and interpretation of current literature, safety, efficacy, and cost and advise providers about patients' drug therapy

Required Position Qualifications

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

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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

• Pay Range Minimum: $69.39 hourly
• Pay Range Maximum: $99.31 hourly
• Other Compensation: –

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

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 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/).

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

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