Pharmacist

RZS Recruitment; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a pharmacist in Anchorage, Alaska. Responsibilities include performing a full range of pharmacist procedures, delivering pharmaceutical services, and counseling patients on medication use. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and a current pharmacist license. A minimum of one year of professional experience and a valid BLS certification are required. This position offers a chance to impact patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a pharmacist.
• Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
• One year of professional pharmacy experience after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of pharmacist procedures.
• Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services within the personnel, supply, and equipment capabilities of the facility.
• Counsel patients regarding appropriate use of medications.
• Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing to monitor therapy.
• Compound medications as required.
• Ensure accuracy of all pharmaceutical products prepared by technical staff.
• Supervise inventory control of all pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
• Valid American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS)

Job Specific Responsibilities and Tasks

• Perform a full range of pharmacist procedures.
• Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services within the personnel, supply, and equipment capabilities of the facility.
• Counsel patients regarding appropriate use of medications.
• Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing in order to closely monitor medication therapy; ensure prescription directions are appropriate for individual patients; intervene with providers for discrepancies.
• Compound medications as required.
• Ensure accuracy of all pharmaceutical products prepared or processed by technical staff.
• Supervise inventory control of all pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy, especially scheduled pharmaceuticals, and ensure pharmacy security; maintain records and security of all scheduled controlled substances per regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.

Education

• Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).

Experience

• One year of professional pharmacy experience after graduation.

Licensure

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a pharmacist.

Security

• Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Life Support Certification

• Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.