University of Washington

Clinical Pharmacist - Surgical Intensive Care and General Surgery

University of Washington$154K — $221K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree or residency preferred; PGY-2 in critical care training is a plus.
  • Two years of experience in clinically-oriented hospital pharmacy practice.
  • State of Washington Pharmacist License is required.
  • Experience in drug therapy consults and treatment protocol development.
  • Ability to educate and counsel patients, families, and healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure appropriate drug therapy and nutrition for patients.
  • Evaluate pharmacotherapeutic regimens and intervene as necessary.
  • Utilize documentation systems to communicate pharmacotherapeutic recommendations.
  • Provide drug information and education to medical teams and nursing staff.
  • Counsel and educate patients and families regarding medications.
  • Precept pharmacy residents and student pharmacists on their practice.
  • Perform duties associated with a Pharmacist 2 level.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement options.
  • Support for ongoing education and professional development.
  • Involvement in a multidisciplinary patient care team.
  • Opportunity for impactful direct patient care responsibilities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department is seeking a highly-motivated Clinical Pharmacist - Surgical Intensive Care and General Surgery.

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 and precept pharmacy students and residents.
  • Applicants should have an advanced degree, or residency, or two years of experience in clinically-oriented hospital pharmacy practice. PGY-2 critical care training preferred

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.


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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:
$154,752.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$221,436.00 annual
Other Compensation:

Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable

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