Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Inpatient Clinical

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harborview - Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Inpatient Clinical. This is a Full-Time position working 40 hours per week with a rotating/variable shift. The role involves being an integral member of HMC patient care services, providing pharmacotherapeutic recommendations to primary providers, nursing, and dietician staff to optimize patient care. Responsibilities include direct patient care, drug distribution, research & education, and practice management as it pertains to the care of acute care patients.

Requirements

State of Washington Pharmacist License.
One year of experience in hospital 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 required experience.
Pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Drug therapy monitoring, including ensuring appropriate drug therapy and nutrition, dose, drug interactions and drug allergies.
Evaluating pharmacotherapeutic regimens for effectiveness and adverse drug events, and intervening as needed.
Utilizing the medical record and other appropriate documentation systems to communicate with healthcare professionals and to document specific pharmacotherapeutic recommendations.
Providing drug information and education to medical teams, nursing and dietician staff.
Providing patient counseling and education.
Develop and maintain procedures to improve the efficiency and accuracy of medication distribution and administration.
Facilitate efficient medication delivery and appropriate scheduling of medications.
Provide primary preceptorship of PGY1 & PGY2 pharmacy residents and student pharmacists.
Provide education to medical/surgical residents, nursing staff and medical students.