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Staff Pharmacist - Inpatient

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70.78-$101.29/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Harborview Medical Center Pharmacy Department is looking for an outstanding Staff Pharmacist (Pharmacist 2) to join our Inpatient Pharmacy Team!

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem
  • Rotating/Variable Shift

Position Highlights

  • Perform and supervise dispensing functions in the Inpatient, IV, and Outpatient pharmacies

Strong candidates will have completed an ASHP-accredited residency program or advanced degree.

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Fill prescriptions for medication and compound pharmaceutical preparations.
  • Supervise the preparation and delivery of any pharmaceutical preparations kept as stock on the nursing units.
  • Monitor medication and intravenous solution therapy for rational use.
  • Conduct a thorough patient profile review to assess the appropriateness of the prescribed pharmaceutical including monitoring individual patient profiles for drug duplications, interactions, allergies, appropriate dose, strength, and route of administration at the time each order is received; document relevant information in patient drug therapy.
  • Provide drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare providers.

Required Position Qualifications

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.

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.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact GOES Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission 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.

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.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$70.78 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$101.29 hourly

Other Compensation

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit washington.edu

Shift: Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Key Responsibilities

The staff pharmacist will perform and supervise dispensing functions across inpatient, IV, and outpatient pharmacy settings. They are responsible for monitoring medication therapy, conducting patient profile reviews, and providing drug information to healthcare providers and patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a State of Washington Pharmacist license and possess at least one year of pharmacy practice experience or completion of an ASHP-accredited residency program. A pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment.

Key Skills

IV pharmacyMedication dispensingCompoundingDrug therapy monitoringClinical pharmacyPatient safetyMedication therapy management

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 50% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

University of Washington holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 98 active listings.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

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Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.