Staff Pharmacist

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist at UW Medical Center–Northwest is responsible for maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-controlled drug distribution and pharmaceutical care system in the hospital. The role includes filling medication orders; consulting with physicians and other healthcare team members about drug therapy; providing drug information; monitoring therapy; delivering direct patient care and education; and participating in in-service education and quality assurance programs. The pharmacist also directly supervises non-pharmacist department personnel as required by law and works under the administrative direction of the Clinical Manager. Work is conducted in accordance with UW Medical Center policies, state and federal laws, and The Joint Commission guidelines. This is a regular, part-time position at 87.5% FTE, working 35 hours per week on night shifts at UW Medical Center–Northwest in Seattle. The position requires a valid Washington State pharmacy license or eligibility to obtain one before employment. A pre-employment drug screen and background check are conditions of employment.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in pharmacy practice, or completion of an American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists-accredited residency training program.
A valid Washington State license to practice pharmacy, or eligibility to obtain a license before employment.
Ability to perform the described pharmacist duties in accordance with UW Medical Center policies, state and federal laws, and The Joint Commission guidelines.

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 demographic, medical, allergy, laboratory, and other relevant data in relation to medication needs.
Identify drug-drug interactions, duplication of therapy, and appropriate medication regimens through patient profile review.
Accurately prepare and dispense medications, and follow proper charging and billing documentation practices.
Maintain appropriate notes and records of dispensed medications and other required documentation according to established procedures.
Follow hospital and department policies and procedures.
Procure drugs appropriately to meet patient needs.
Provide oversight and supervision to pharmacy residents, interns, externs, students, and pharmacy technicians as required by law.
Participate in therapeutic selection, implementation, monitoring, modification, and dispensing of drug therapy.
Provide drug information to patients, families, pharmacists, nurses, medical staff, medical students, pharmacy residents, pharmacy interns, and other hospital personnel.
Promote safe and effective medication use in accordance with the UW Medicine formulary and therapeutic interchanges approved by the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
Inspect and assist nursing units in maintaining compliance with medication standards.
Ensure secure and effective medication storage and dispensing.
Provide direct patient care and collaborate with patient care teams.
Participate in patient education, in-service education, and quality assurance programs.