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Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Department (Per Diem)

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$74.4-$106.46/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 UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department is seeking a highly-motivated Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Department (Pharmacist 3).

WORK SCHEDULE: Per Diem

Rotating/Variable Shift

This position will be required to work at multiple UW Medicine locations (UW Medical Center - Montlake and Harborview Medical Center)

Position Highlights

Our Clinical Pharmacists provide extensive pharmaceutical care and are a vital part of the inpatient multidisciplinary patient care team.

In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, our pharmacists provide drug therapy consults, participate in treatment protocol development, provide patient/family/staff education, facilitate transitions of care and precept pharmacy students and residents.

Applicants should have an advanced degree, or residency, or two years of experience in clinically-oriented hospital pharmacy practice. PGY-2 critical care training preferred

Primary Job Responsibilities

Ensure appropriate drug therapy and nutrition, including indication, dose, drug interactions, and drug allergies.

  • Evaluate pharmacotherapeutic regimens for effectiveness and adverse drug events, and intervene as needed.
  • Utilize the medical record and other appropriate documentation systems to communicate with healthcare professionals and to document specific pharmacotherapeutic recommendations.
  • Provide drug information and education to medical teams, nursing, and dietitian staff.

Provide patient/family counseling and education. Update patient medication lists and reconcile medication orders at each visit.

  • Provide primary preceptorship of pharmacy residents and student pharmacists.
  • Perform duties of a Pharmacist 2.

Required Position Qualifications

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.

About UW Medical Center-Montlake

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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

$74.40 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$106.46 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 clinical pharmacist provides extensive pharmaceutical care, including evaluating drug therapy, managing medication reconciliation, and participating in multidisciplinary patient care teams. They also provide drug information to medical staff, facilitate transitions of care, and precept pharmacy students and residents.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a State of Washington Pharmacist License and have at least two years of experience in hospital pharmacy practice. An advanced degree or completion of an ASHP-accredited residency is required, with PGY-2 critical care training preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyEmergency department carePharmacotherapeutic evaluationPatient counselingPreceptingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 45% have no call, 65% 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, 96 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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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 28 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.