Pharmacist-Inpatient (.875 FTE)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

12d

About The Position

The Pharmacist-Inpatient monitors drug therapy for inpatients and outpatients and provides pharmaceutical consultation to physicians, other health care workers, patients, and the general public. The role is also responsible for preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy. This is a full-time evening position at 0.875 FTE, working 35 hours per week, in Kirkland, Washington. The hourly wage range is $80.09 to $108.11. Some positions may offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Offers are determined by relevant experience, education, and internal equity.

Requirements

Hospital inpatient pharmacy experience.
Current Washington state pharmacist license.
Bachelor's degree.
Math skills necessary to perform drug-dosing and compounding calculations.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Resident training, a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, or equivalent experience.
Preceptor license.

Responsibilities

Review medication orders to ensure safe and effective dosage, route, and rate of administration, and to minimize preventable drug interactions, therapeutic duplication, allergic reactions, and adverse drug reactions.
Perform Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee-established therapeutic interchanges and intravenous-to-oral medication conversions.
Provide medication teaching and counseling to patients as required.
Promote cost-effective drug therapy, with an understanding of pharmacy economics.
Follow the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee-established drug formulary and work with physicians to modify non-formulary orders to formulary drugs when possible.
Provide timely drug information to health care providers in response to specific requests, presenting it in a form that supports decision-making for a specific patient where applicable.
Prepare and dispense pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy.
Perform other duties as assigned.