Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Flex Cardiac ICU – FC3

Job Description

The Harborview Medical Center Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Flex Cardiac ICU – FC3

  

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week

• Rotating/Variable Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Act as an integral member of the FC3 team to provide pharmacotherapeutic recommendations to a multidisciplinary team, optimizing patient care and improving patient outcomes. 

• These responsibilities include but are not limited to clinical duties, drug distribution, teaching and research, and management as it pertains to administrative aspects of the care of FC3 patients. 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the FC3 service.

• Initiate and maintain lines of communication between nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and other care providers on behalf of FC3 patients.

• Assist in the development and carrying out quality assurance programs for the FC3 service, including ensuring organizational compliance with national practice standards (e.g. CORE measures, UHC benchmarks, etc)

• Participate as an active member of the FC3 team and other assigned teams to assist in achievement of specific therapeutic outcomes by continuous monitoring of drug therapy.

• Participate in medication order review, clarification, validation, and order verification.

• Monitor the nutritional needs of assigned patients; review and write TPN orders.

• Provide drug information and in-service education to pharmacy staff, nurses, residents and other providers on critical care-related issues.

• Facilitate communication with other providers upon patient transfer to other patient care areas.

• Obtain medication histories and perform medication teaching with patients or caretakers.

• Provide additional patient care services (same as listed above) for select Hospitalist Medicine Services.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

State of Washington Pharmacist License and one year of experience in hospital 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 required 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 HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.  It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.  It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.  

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

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.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

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.