Staff Pharmacist - Inpatient

This Pharmacy position at University of Washington is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

University of Washington lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $144k to $207k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $69 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Seattle, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a pharmacist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Profile Review, Drug Interaction Monitoring, IV Admixture, Formulary Management, Pharmacy Technician Supervision, Drug Information Provision, Dispensing Functions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: Responsible for supervising dispensing functions in inpatient, IV admixture, and satellite pharmacies. Conducts patient profile reviews to ensure appropriate medication dosing and promotes cost-effective drug therapy.

Benefits package: Evening shift premium ($1.75/hr), Weekend shift premium ($1.50/hr), Night shift premium ($8.00/hr), Comprehensive UW benefits, Public transit access. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.