Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacy
Seattle Children's
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Job Description
Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacy at Seattle Children's
Coordinate and supervise the proper storage, distribution, and usage of medications to pediatric patients. Provide information to parents, patients, and staff concerning dosage, interactions, incompatibilities, adverse effects, administration, and appropriate use of medications.
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this vital role, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Retail or outpatient pharmacy experience.
Required Credentials
Applicants must hold the following license:
- Licensed by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacist.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidates will also possess:
- Two (2) years retail/outpatient pharmacy experience.
- Licensed pharmacy preceptor.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $142,991.00 - $214,487.00 per year, calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. Please note, this compensation range is specific to Seattle; positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
About Seattle Children's
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. We are a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all. Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Our Commitment
Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves. Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
Key skills/competency
- Pediatric Pharmacy
- Medication Management
- Patient Counseling
- Drug Interactions
- Pharmacy Operations
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Retail Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Inventory Control
- Washington State Pharmacist License
How to Get Hired at Seattle Children's
- Research Seattle Children's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight pediatric and retail pharmacy experience, emphasizing your Washington State Pharmacist license.
- Showcase patient communication skills: Emphasize your ability to counsel parents and patients effectively regarding medications.
- Prepare for clinical scenarios: Be ready to discuss medication safety protocols, drug interactions, and pediatric-specific pharmaceutical care.
- Demonstrate commitment to equity: Align your responses with Seattle Children's core values, especially regarding diversity and inclusion in healthcare.
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