Psychiatric Pharmacist - Center for Behavioral Health and Learning

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

5d•$70 - $102•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center–Northwest Pharmacy Department is hiring a Psychiatric Pharmacist to work in its Center for Behavioral Health and Learning in North Seattle. The pharmacist provides accurate medication preparation and dispensing, direct patient care, and collaboration with patient care teams. The role promotes appropriate, safe, and effective medication use in accordance with the UW Medicine formulary and therapeutic interchanges. The Center for Behavioral Health and Learning includes adult and geriatric psychiatry beds, medical/surgical beds for patients with psychiatric comorbidities, a neuromodulation program, and an interdisciplinary training and workforce development program. The six-story facility has natural lighting, open-concept spaces, and a kitchen and dining area for patients, staff, and visitors. This is a regular, 100% FTE position scheduled for 40 hours per week on a rotating/variable shift. The posted pay range is $69.82–$101.51 per hour. A valid Washington State pharmacy license, or eligibility to obtain one before employment, is required. Employment is conditional on completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in pharmacy practice or completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)-accredited residency training program.
A valid Washington State license to practice pharmacy, or eligibility to obtain a license before employment.
Strong candidates will have completed an ASHP-accredited residency program and/or fellowship, or have equivalent experience, and have at least three years or equivalent of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency program and/or fellowship, or equivalent experience.
At least three years or equivalent of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Review medication orders for accuracy and evaluate the appropriateness of therapy.
Review patient profiles and assess patient data, including demographics, chronic medical conditions, allergies, laboratory values, and incompatibilities, in relation to medication needs.
Review patient profiles for drug-drug interactions, duplication of therapy, and appropriate medication regimens.
Accurately prepare and dispense medications.
Provide legally required oversight and supervision to pharmacy residents, interns, externs, students, and pharmacy technicians.
Participate in therapeutic selection, implementation, monitoring, modification, and dispensing of drug therapy.
Provide direct patient care and collaborate with patient care teams.
Promote safe and effective medication use by following the UW Medicine formulary and therapeutic interchanges.