Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Department (Per Diem)

Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Department (Pharmacist 3)

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department is seeking a highly-motivated Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Department (Pharmacist 3).

Work Schedule

• Per Diem
• Rotating/Variable Shift
• This position will be required to work at multiple UW Medicine locations (UW Medical Center - Montlake and Harborview Medical Center)

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.

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.

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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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $74.40 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $106.46 hourly

Other Compensation: -

Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit

Shift: Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 0.00%

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.

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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.