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University of Washington PHARMACY AUTOMATION SYSTEMS PHARMACIST (100% FTE, ROTATING/VARIABLE SHIFTS) in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 234812
Department: HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY
Posting Date: 05/30/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 06/27/2024
Salary: $11,917 - $17,052 per month
Limited Recruitment: Open to Department employees only
Shift: Alternate Work Shift
Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20230701_a11y.pdf)
The HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY DEPARTMENT has an outstanding opportunity for a FULL-TIME PHARMACY AUTOMATION SYSTEMS PHARMACIST (Rotating/Variable Shifts) . The Pharmacy Automation Systems Pharmacist will perform and assist in supervision of dispensing and other activities related to the pharmacy automated dispensing systems.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Utilize data to identify opportunities in the Pharmacy’s Automated Drug Dispensing System (ADDS) and Inventory Management System (IMS) to enhance and optimize workflows, the system, and related processes. Utilize data to ensure appropriate inventory and levels for all medications stocked in automated devices or identify opportunities for additional training for staff. • Assist Inpatient Operations Manager with ADDS and IMS workflow review and execution of new procedures and/or equipment to improve efficiencies. • Assist and partner with pharmacy operations and IT on maintenance of operational equipment and tools to ensure optimal function. • Assist with maintenance of the ADDS override list. Periodically review override status in ADDS to ensure accuracy. • Assist with build and maintenance of ADDS formulary, overrides, or clinical data categories. • Assist with oversight and monitoring of discrepancies and other controlled substance handling concerns in the ADDS. Assist nursing and pharmacy staff with appropriate and timely resolution. • Assist with creation of summarized usage report of controlled substances to nurse managers on a monthly basis. Run additional reports or queries as needed. • Train new users to the ADDS and IMS . • Assist with review of Safety Net reports as related to ADDS and the IMS and revise systems to enhance patient safety. • Assist with continuing education to pharmacy and nursing staff regarding ADDS policies and procedures. • Conduct assessments on competency of pharmacists and technician regarding the ADDS and IMS systems.
REQUIREMENTS: State of Washington Pharmacist License and one year of experience in hospital 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 required 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 HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
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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.
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