CLINICAL PHARMACIST - GENERAL MEDICINE (100% FTE, ROTATING/VARIABLE SHIFTS)
Apply NowCompany: University of Washington
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
The UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE PHARMACY DEPARTMENT is seeking a highly-motivated CLINICAL PHARMACIST - GENERAL MEDICINE.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-Time / 40 Hours Per Week
Rotating/Variable Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Our clinical pharmacists provide extensive pharmaceutical care, and are a vital part of the inpatient multidisciplinary patient care team
In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, our pharmacists provide drug therapy consults, participate in treatment protocol development, provide patient/family/staff education, facilitate transitions of care, precept pharmacy students and residents, and perform duties of a Pharmacist 2
PRIMARY JOB 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.
Utilize the medical record and other appropriate documentation systems to communicate with healthcare professionals and to document specific pharmacotherapeutic recommendations.
Provide drug information and education to medical teams, nursing, and dietitian staff.
Provide patient/family counseling and education. Update patient medication lists and reconcile medication orders at each visit.
Provide primary preceptorship of pharmacy residents and student pharmacists.
Perform duties of a Pharmacist 2.
Strong candidates will have completed an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in oncology pharmacy practice.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of experience in 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 experience.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT
State of Washington Pharmacist License.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-Time / 40 Hours Per Week
Rotating/Variable Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Our clinical pharmacists provide extensive pharmaceutical care, and are a vital part of the inpatient multidisciplinary patient care team
In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, our pharmacists provide drug therapy consults, participate in treatment protocol development, provide patient/family/staff education, facilitate transitions of care, precept pharmacy students and residents, and perform duties of a Pharmacist 2
PRIMARY JOB 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.
Utilize the medical record and other appropriate documentation systems to communicate with healthcare professionals and to document specific pharmacotherapeutic recommendations.
Provide drug information and education to medical teams, nursing, and dietitian staff.
Provide patient/family counseling and education. Update patient medication lists and reconcile medication orders at each visit.
Provide primary preceptorship of pharmacy residents and student pharmacists.
Perform duties of a Pharmacist 2.
Strong candidates will have completed an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in oncology pharmacy practice.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of experience in 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 experience.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT
State of Washington Pharmacist License.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.