PHARMACIST INTERN (TEMPORARY/HOURLY)

University of Washington Seattle, WA Full-time Pharmacy

Posted on May 4, 2020

Req #:	174821
Department:	UW MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY
Job Location:	UW Medical Center - Montlake
Posting Date:	12/17/2019
Closing Info:	Open Until Filled
Salary:	$21.03/hour
Shift:	Alternate Work Shift
Notes:	Open only to currently enrolled students in the UW School of Pharmacy

Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top medical centers in the United States, and ranked as the number 1 hospital in Washington State, as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2018-2019 "America's Best Hospitals", UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

UWMC PHARMACY is looking for a TEMPORARY/HOURLY PHARMACIST INTERN. The Pharmacist Intern performs a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks in the inpatient or satellite pharmacies. Under general supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacist Intern independently performs a variety of technical pharmaceutical functions, such as compounding medications, filling medication orders, and preparing compounded sterile products.

Primary job responsibilities:
• Maintain repackaging records.
• Load drawers for the PYXIS and unit dose medication distribution system.
• Deliver medications, including transfer of medication drawers, to the nursing units or other areas of the hospital.
• Package medications into single-unit packages.
• Restock shelves in the pharmacy.
• Pull outdates off shelves.
• Maintain the stock levels of ward stock on the nursing units.
• Prepare pharmaceutical solutions for external use.
• Check stock for expiration dates.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to UW Medical Center standards.
• Adhere to UWMC Pharmacy Services and UW Medical Center policies and procedures. REQUIREMENTS: Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT: Certification as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Intern with the Washington State Board of Pharmacy.

Open only to currently enrolled students in the UW School of Pharmacy.

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.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.