Pharmacist 2 – Oncology Outpatient Retail (Per Diem, Day Shifts)

The mission of University of Washington Medicine 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. UW Medicine owns or operates the following: Harborview Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, a network of UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics that provide primary care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, Airlift Northwest, and other owned, operated, or affiliated entities as appropriate. In addition, UW Medicine shares in the ownership and governance of Children’s University Medical Group and Fred Hutchison Cancer Center.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC, formerly Seattle Cancer Care Alliance), Oncology Pharmacist team provides extensive pharmaceutical care to inpatient and ambulatory patients. In addition to direct care, pharmacists participate in drug therapy consults, conduct clinical research protocols, provide patient/family/staff education, and precept pharmacy students and residents. FHCC combines the adult and pediatric oncology patient care services of two world-renowned cancer care institutions: Seattle Children's and UW Medicine.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has an outstanding opportunity for a PER DIEM PHARMACIST 2 – ONCOLOGY OUTPATIENT RETAIL (Day Shifts). The Pharmacist 2 will be responsible for performing and directing dispensing functions for FHCC pharmacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fill oncology-related prescriptions for medications and compound pharmaceutical preparations, which include labeling and maintenance of patient records.

Direct pharmacy technicians in all areas of technical responsibilities.

Operate the outpatient computer system.

Ensure that controlled substances are properly stored, dispensed, recorded, and inventoried.

Provide information to clinics not covered by clinical pharmacists.

Monitor oncology-related medication therapy for rational use.

Participate in quality assurance programs in the department.

Participate in drug utilization review data collection and assessment.

Maintain patient confidentiality according to UWMC and FHCC standards.

Adhere to UWMC/FHCC Pharmacy Services and UWMC/FHCC policies and procedures.

Perform related duties as required.

DESIRED:

Strong customer service orientation.

Demonstrated ability to effectively use computerization for efficient operations.

Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills

REQUIREMENTS:

One year of experience in pharmacy practice or completion of an American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists accredited residency training program.

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.