Staff Pharmacist

The UW Medical Center - Northwest Pharmacy has an outstanding opportunity for an Staff Pharmacist.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per Diem

• Rotating/Variable Shifts

POSITITON HIGHLIGHTS

• The Pharmacist is responsible for providing a safe, efficient, and well-controlled drug distribution system and pharmaceutical care system/structure in the hospital.  This is accomplished by filling medication orders, consulting with physicians and healthcare team members regarding drug therapy, disseminating relevant drug information, monitoring drug therapy, providing direct patient care and education, and participating in in-service education and quality assurance programs.

• The Pharmacist is also responsible for directly supervising the work of non-pharmacist personnel within the department.  

• The Pharmacist is a professional employee operating under the administrative direction of the Clinical Manager.  

• The Pharmacist performs within the University of Washington Medical Center’s policies, state and federal laws, and guidelines set forth by The Joint Commission.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage in accurate medication preparation and dispensing:

  • Review medication orders for accuracy and evaluate appropriateness of therapy.  Provide patient profile review, assess patient data (such as demographics, chronic medical conditions, allergies, lab values, incompatibilities, etc.), and interpret data relative to patient’s medication needs.  Provide patient profile review for drug-drug interactions, duplication of therapy, appropriate regimens, etc.

  • Accurately prepare and dispense medications

  • Proper charging practices and documentation for billing compliance

  • Document and maintain appropriate notes and records of dispensed medications and provide any other necessary and required documentation, according to established procedures.

  • Consistently follow hospital and department policies and procedures.

  • Engage in appropriate procurement of drugs to meet patient needs

  • Provide oversight and supervision to pharmacy  residents, interns, externs, students, and pharmacy technicians as required by law

• Provide effective, quality pharmaceutical care through direct patient care and collaboration with patient care teams:

  • Engage in all aspects of therapeutic selection, implementation, monitoring, modification, and dispensing of drug therapy.

  • In cooperation with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, act as a resource and provide answers to drug information questions for patients, family, pharmacists, nurses, medical staff, medical students, pharmacy residents, pharmacy interns, and other hospital personnel

• Promote appropriate, safe, and effective medication use through adherence to the UW Medicine formulary and therapeutic interchanges as approved by the hospital’s Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee. 

• Medication control and security, including but not limited to:

  • Inspect and assist nursing units for maintaining compliance with specified medication standards.

  • Ensure secure and effective storage and dispensing of medications

DESIRED

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency program and/or fellowship (or equivalent experience) is preferred.

• At least 3 years (or equivalent) of direct patient care experience in hospital setting is preferred

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

A valid Washington State license to practice pharmacy or eligibility to obtain license prior to employment.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

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

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

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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.

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