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 FULL-TIME CLINICAL ONCOLOGY PHARMACIST (Day Shifts) to support our satellite Peninsula Clinic located in Poulsbo, WA. The Clinical Oncology Pharmacist (Pharmacist 3) is responsible for providing direction and leadership to pharmacy technicians, students, and residents who provide pharmaceutical care to patients at the FHCC. The Pharmacist will lead the development and maintenance of safe, timely, efficient, equitable, effective, and patient-centered pharmacy patient care services. This position is a mix of dispensing and clinical activities and will support the infusion services at these clinics as well as oral chemotherapy monitoring.

Successful candidates will possess a diverse and highly developed skill set including, but not limited to, time-management, communication, creativity, vision, teamwork, clinical knowledge base/skills, mentorship, change management, scholarship and teaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement and monitor patient medication therapy for achievement of desired therapeutic outcomes.

Maintain accurate medication profiles for patients.

Manage and lead the provision of safe, timely, efficient, equitable, effective, and patient-centered pharmacy patient care services.

Collaborate with pharmacy managers to ensure safe, timely, efficient, equitable, effective, and patient-centered ambulatory pharmacy operations.

Assist in the development and/or maintenance of patient care services and operational policies and procedures.

Maintain knowledge of current clinical issues, industry practice standards, and accreditation standards and incorporate them into daily practice.

Act as a resource and consultant to physicians, nurses, and patients regarding potential adverse reactions, interactions, and proper use and administration of drugs dispensed.

Direct the work of pharmacy staff assigned to the work area or shift including interns, residents and pharmacy technicians.

Precept students and residents as assigned.

Assist in developing training materials for staff.

Actively resolve issues identified with daily operations and work with other departments to solve service-related issues when identified.

Provide oversight so that day to day pharmacy operations meet regulatory and accreditation agency (Joint Commission, Department of Health, and Board of Pharmacy) requirements.

Patient education on chemotherapy and supportive care

Perform all functions of a Pharmacist 2

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

DESIRED:

Expertise in oncology pharmacy. Prior experience in ambulatory oncology clinic.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills (English language required)

Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of educational and experiential methods, with teaching experience preferred; the minimum expectation is a desire to provide quality educational experience

BCOP certification

PGY2 oncology residency training

Prior experience in using Epic/DispensePrep

REQUIREMENTS:

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. 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.


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. This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.