Pharmacy - Pharmacist - Travel

Pharmacist
Location: Sitka, AK

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information: 10 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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.