Inpatient Pharmacist

Up to $25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire!

Sitka AK

This position functions within the pharmacy department and its primary purpose is to assure efficacious, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy and appropriate outcomes in the use of drugs and medicines. To prepare and distribute medications according to Federal and State law, provide patient counseling and education, and to advise the medical, nursing, and village staff on drug therapy. Select and maintain an appropriate drug inventory. Formulate and participate in quality improvement activities. The services directly impact the healthcare of our patients. Performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the facility Human Resources Manual.




Independent professional judgment is used prior to the filling and dispensing of each prescription to evaluate it for appropriateness and safety. If any question arises, the prescriber must be consulted and recommendations for the alternate therapy are made by the pharmacist. Judgment failure could seriously affect the health care of one or more individuals. Independent judgment is also used to counsel patients, pharmacist must verify that patients understand their medications and appropriate outcomes of drug therapy. Counseling can directly increase medication compliance and decrease patient morbidity. Decision making is required in the Drug Utilization Evaluation process. This review performed by the pharmacist results in better patient care, educates medical staff, and can result in cost-savings to the clinic. Decision making is required in the formulation of policy and procedure which affects the overall operation of the department.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist.
• • Candidates licensed prior to 2003 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree will be considered with 3 years of experience in hospital and/or ambulatory clinic pharmacy. There is no equivalent substitution for the degree.
• An unrestricted license as a registered pharmacist in any state.
• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED, may be obtained within 1 year of hire).
• Completion of a nationally recognized (by ASHP) pharmacy residency program preferred.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year