Travel Pharmacist in Sitka, AK

Counsel patients clearly and accurately regarding their medications, expected outcomes, and verify patient understanding; communicate regularly with patients and healthcare providers to resolve problems and optimize care. D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist; candidates licensed prior to 2003 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and a minimum of 3 years of hospital and/or ambulatory clinic pharmacy experience will be considered.

Job Title

Inpatient Pharmacist

Location

Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Review all prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy, legality, completeness, contraindications, interactions, allergies, adverse drug reactions, and lab value abnormalities; screen patient charts accordingly.
• Provide clinical consultation and clarification, resolving concerns with prescribers prior to dispensing; document all clinical activities and interventions accurately.
• Verify finished prescription orders in a timely manner, maintaining all required record keeping and documentation.
• Counsel patients clearly and accurately regarding their medications, expected outcomes, and verify patient understanding; communicate regularly with patients and healthcare providers to resolve problems and optimize care.
• Perform chart reviews for prescription refills and medication therapy management; provide drug information, therapy consultation, and staff education related to drug therapy.
• Direct and verify daily activities of pharmacy support personnel; participate in quality control and quality improvement activities within the department and clinic.

Required Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist; candidates licensed prior to 2003 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and a minimum of 3 years of hospital and/or ambulatory clinic pharmacy experience will be considered.
• Current, unrestricted license as a registered pharmacist in the State of Alaska.
• Current Flu Vaccination.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Proficiency in reviewing patient medical history, labs, and medication orders using in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy; ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Completion of a nationally recognized (ASHP-accredited) pharmacy residency program.
• Experience in hospital and/or ambulatory clinic pharmacy settings.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

Why Join Us

• Play a meaningful role in directly impacting patient healthcare outcomes within an inpatient pharmacy setting serving a diverse patient population.
• Work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary medical team in a unique Alaskan community setting.