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Operations Lead Pharmacist - Inpatient

PharmacistIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$159K–$228K /yr

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Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Description The Harborview Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Operations Lead Pharmacist - Inpatient (Pharmacist 4).

WORK SCHEDULE Part-Time / 35 hours per week Night Shifts POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Assist the Inpatient Operations Manager with the implementation and evaluation of pharmacy services Be responsible for direction, development, implementation and evaluation of specific programs within the Pharmacy Be able to independently provide accountability for the area while functioning with a high-degree of autonomy PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for all pharmacy functions during the night shift.

Coordinate the scheduling for staff assigned to area if required. Direct the work of pharmacy staff assigned to the work area or shift including pharmacists, interns, and pharmacy technicians. Detect, document and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors.

Assist in developing safe medication practices to prevent errors. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Three years 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.

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: $159,480.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $228,168.00 annual Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit washington.edu Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 87.50% 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.

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Key Responsibilities

Oversee all pharmacy functions during the night shift, including directing the work of pharmacists, interns, and technicians. Assist the Inpatient Operations Manager in implementing pharmacy services and evaluating specific programs with a high degree of autonomy.

Requirements

Requires three years of pharmacy practice experience, which can be substituted by an ASHP-accredited residency. A valid State of Washington Pharmacist License is mandatory.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy OperationsStaff CoordinationMedication Error PreventionClinical SupervisionProgram ImplementationAdverse Drug Reaction ReportingInpatient Pharmacy Management

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 45 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 56% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$194k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $181k in an average-cost state. 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, 99 active listings.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$194k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$14k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 14 employers

6
<$145k
2
$145k-165k
8
$165k-185k
3
$185k-205k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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