PHARMACIST 3 - INPATIENT (TEMPORARY/HOURLY)
Req #: | 174577 |
Department: | UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - PHARMACY |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center - Montlake |
Posting Date: | 06/04/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $54.08 to $77.37 per hour |
Shift: | Alternate Work Shift |
UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - INPATIENT PHARMACY has an outstanding opportunity for a TEMPORARY/HOURLY PHARMACIST 3 (Rotating/Variable Shifts). The Pharmacist 3 acts as an integral member of UWMC patient care services, providing pharmacotherapeutic recommendations to providers, nursing, and other members of the health care team to optimize patient care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to direct patient care, drug dispensing, research & education, and practice management as it pertains to the care of the assigned patient population.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical:
Drug therapy monitoring, including, but not limited to:
• 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. Reconcile home medications with medication orders in the hospital and at discharge
Education and Research:
• Provide primary preceptorship of pharmacy residents and student pharmacists
• Provide education to medical/surgical residents, nursing staff and medical students
• Present at educational conferences to multidisciplinary staff, as requested
• Develop and provide nursing in-services
• Provide didactic teaching to student pharmacists at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, as requested
• Participate in collaborative research projects with healthcare professionals, pharmacy residents and student pharmacists.
• Submit unique work for publication in professional journals
Practice Management:
• Implement and maintain departmental policies and procedures related to the safe and effective use of medications
• Routinely evaluate current updates in service specific literature
• Develop and maintain drug therapy monitoring systems for patients
• Establish and maintain efficient lines of communication between pharmacists, physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team.
• Participate in pharmacy and hospital committees as requested
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality assurance programs for pharmacy services, including, but not limited to, prevention of medication errors
• Perform drug utilization evaluation and cost containment analyses, as needed
Dispensing:
• Perform duties of a Pharmacist II.
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. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.
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.
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