Pharmacy Student - Pharmacist

CURRENT ALASKA LICENSE REQUIRED MUST HAVE FLU VACCINATION Start date will be no less than 6 weeks after traveler's fingerprint cards are received at SEARHC in Juneau for processing. Upon acceptance, please have your traveler make an appt for fingerprints and get them in the mail within 2-3 days to avoid start date getting pushed back. AGENCY responsible for assisting your employee with housing and transportation. Job Description 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. Performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual. 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. Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobReviews all prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy, legality, completeness, contraindications, interactions, allergies, adverse drug reaction, lab value abnormalities and follow up by screening patient s chart. Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely. Enters prescriptions into pharmacy software. Works independently with minimal supervision. Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner. Communicates regularly with patients as well as health care providers within and outside of our facility to resolve problems and provide optimal care. Directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Serves as a role model and educator of pharmacy students and technicians. Participates in clinical and administrative activities including quality control and quality improvement within the department and clinic. Works in pharmacy run clinics. 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. An unrestricted license as a registered pharmacist in the State of Alaska Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Completion of a nationally recognized (by ASHP) pharmacy residency program preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities To work efficiently as part of the medical team, it is necessary to be proficient at reviewing the patient s medical history, labs, and medications orders using an in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences. Filling prescriptions also requires unerring knowledge of state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing to patients and staff. Must have a working knowledge of computer application skills. Math skills are required in the accurate calculation of drug dosages both oral and intravenous and to compound formulations. Ability to work cooperatively within health system and pharmacy staff and exercise sound professional judgment. Shift: 4X10, 7:30am-6:30pm, coverage will include weekends and holidays and call time
Specialty Type: Pharmacy