Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

3d • $154,752 - $221,436 • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Pharmacist specializing in cardiology. Clinical Pharmacists provide extensive pharmaceutical care as part of the inpatient multidisciplinary patient care team. In addition to direct patient care, they provide drug therapy consultations, participate in treatment protocol development, educate patients, families, and staff, facilitate transitions of care, and precept pharmacy students and residents.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a rotating/variable shift. Applicants should have an advanced degree, residency training, or two years of experience in clinically oriented hospital pharmacy practice. PGY-2 critical care training is preferred. The role also performs the duties of a Pharmacist 2.

UW Medical Center-Montlake is an acute care academic medical center in Seattle and one of two UW Medical Center campuses. The campus is adjacent to the University of Washington and has nearby public transit, including a Sound Transit light rail station. UW Medicine is a health system that includes a medical school and research center and employs nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators across its organizations.

This is a regular position. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Applicants considered for the role must disclose substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at current and past employment, as required by Washington state law. The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in pharmacy practice; months spent completing an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists-accredited residency training program may substitute month-for-month for experience.
• Washington State Pharmacist License.
• An advanced degree, residency, or two years of experience in clinically oriented hospital pharmacy practice.
• Ability to provide pharmaceutical care as part of an inpatient multidisciplinary patient care team.

Nice To Haves

• PGY-2 critical care training.

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.
• Use the medical record and other documentation systems to communicate with healthcare professionals and document pharmacotherapeutic recommendations.
• Provide drug information and education to medical teams, nursing staff, and dietitian staff.
• Provide patient and family counseling and education.
• Update patient medication lists and reconcile medication orders at each visit.
• Provide primary preceptorship of pharmacy residents and student pharmacists.
• Participate in treatment protocol development and facilitate transitions of care.
• Perform the duties of a Pharmacist 2.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed