Staff Pharmacist

Looking for a unique travel opportunity in one of the most scenic areas of the country? This Staff Pharmacist role in Sitka offers a 13 week assignment in a remote Alaska community surrounded by mountains, ocean, and incredible outdoor experiences.

Position Details

• Start Date: September
• Assignment: 13+ weeks
• Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts, 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
• Coverage: Weekends, holidays, and call
• Travel support: Housing and transportation assistance provided
• Travel stipends: Lodging, meals, and incidentals available

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for appropriateness, legality, contraindications, interactions, allergies, adverse reactions, and lab abnormalities
• Provide clinical consultation and collaborate with prescribers before dispensing
• Enter and verify prescription orders accurately and efficiently
• Counsel patients and ensure understanding of medication therapy
• Perform chart reviews, medication therapy management, and refill assessments
• Provide drug information, therapeutic recommendations, and staff education
• Direct and verify pharmacy technician activities
• Participate in quality control and quality improvement initiatives
• Support health promotion and disease prevention activities
• Work in pharmacy-run clinics as needed

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Alaska Pharmacist License required
• PharmD degree and registered pharmacist licensure
• Hospital or ambulatory clinic pharmacy experience
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers required
• ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency experience preferred
• Comfortable working independently in a remote healthcare setting
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and call coverage
• Must be able to complete fingerprinting immediately upon acceptance
• Must understand and be comfortable with the remote island location and travel logistics

Sitka is accessible only by air or sea, making this a truly unique travel assignment for a pharmacist looking for something outside the typical hospital setting.

Apply now or reach out for further inquiry:
[email protected]
281-848-7415

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