Allied - PHARM

Mt, Edgecumbe Hospital; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 118,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Credentialing support

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka, Alaska, seeks a Pharmacist for a 13-week assignment with potential extension. Shifts run 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with hourly pay between $86 and $92.

Expect detailed clinical reviews, patient counseling, and collaboration with prescribers in a hospital setting. Join a team supported by Astrya Global for credentialing and travel, with benefits including health coverage, 401K, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Review all prescriptions for therapy appropriateness, legality, completeness and interactions.
• Provide clinical consultation and clarification with prescribers prior to dispensing.
• Document all clinical activities accurately and completely.
• Enter prescriptions into pharmacy software and verify orders in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Direct and verify daily activities of pharmacy staff and students.
• Organize and prioritize work to ensure timely pharmacy services.
• Advise patients on medications, usage, and expected outcomes.
• Communicate with patients and providers to resolve problems.

Skills

Prescription review

Clinical consultation

Patient counseling

Team coordination

Education

Registered Pharmacist license (Alaska)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Title: PHARM
Location: Sitka, Alaska
Schedule: 7:00AM - 5:00PM x 4
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $86 - $92/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PHARM for a temporary assignment in Sitka, Alaska. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a PHARM:

• Review all prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy, legality, completeness, contraindications, interactions, allergies, adverse drug reactions, and lab value abnormalities, including screening patient charts
• Provide clinical consultation and clarification, resolving concerns or questions with prescribers prior to dispensing
• Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
• Enter prescriptions into pharmacy software and verify finished prescription orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain all required record keeping and documentation while working independently with minimal supervision
• Organize and prioritize work assignments to ensure pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner
• Advise patients clearly and accurately regarding their medications, appropriate outcomes, drug name and strength, usage instructions, and expected changes
• Communicate regularly with patients and healthcare providers within and outside the facility to resolve problems and provide optimal care
• Perform chart reviews for prescription refills and medication therapy management
• Write recommendations for providers and request prescription refills on patients' behalf
• Provide drug information, drug therapy consultation, and staff education relating to drug therapy
• Direct and verify the daily activities of pharmacy support personnel, serving as a role model and educator for pharmacy students and technicians
• Participate in clinical and administrative activities including quality control and quality improvement within the department and clinic
• Attend meetings and participate on committees as requested
• Assure availability, preparation, and control of medications and select appropriate drugs for formulary
• Work in pharmacy-run clinics and take on additional departmental duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Provide health promotion and disease prevention activities related to drug use and preventative drug therapy
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
• Maintain an unrestricted license as a registered pharmacist in the State of Alaska
• Maintain current flu vaccination

Benefits for a PHARM:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.