Clinical Pharmacist - Surgical Intensive Care and General Surgery

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

16d•$154,752 - $221,436•Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department is seeking a highly-motivated Clinical Pharmacist - Surgical Intensive Care and General Surgery. Our Clinical Pharmacists provide extensive pharmaceutical care and are a vital part of the inpatient multidisciplinary patient care team. In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, our pharmacists provide drug therapy consults, participate in treatment protocol development, provide patient/family/staff education, facilitate transitions of care and precept pharmacy students and residents.

Requirements

Two years of experience in pharmacy practice. Months spent in the completion of an American Society of Health System Pharmacists accredited residency training program may substitute month-for-month for the experience.
State of Washington Pharmacist License.

Nice To Haves

PGY-2 critical care training preferred
advanced degree, or residency, or two years of experience in clinically-oriented hospital pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

Ensure appropriate drug therapy and nutrition, including indication, dose, drug interactions, and drug allergies.
Evaluate pharmacotherapeutic regimens for effectiveness and adverse drug events, and intervene as needed.
Utilize the medical record and other appropriate documentation systems to communicate with healthcare professionals and to document specific pharmacotherapeutic recommendations.
Provide drug information and education to medical teams, nursing, and dietitian staff.
Provide patient/family counseling and education.
Update patient medication lists and reconcile medication orders at each visit.
Provide primary preceptorship of pharmacy residents and student pharmacists.
Perform duties of a Pharmacist 2.