Pharmacist

Jimmy Jazz; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Loan forgiveness

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

South Peninsula Hospital in Alaska seeks a licensed pharmacist to join a patient-centered, hospital-based team serving the Kenai Peninsula. You will oversee medication preparation, dosing monitoring, and safe distribution in acute, emergency, and long-term care settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nurses, supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, and adherence to state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD or RPh credential.
• Current pharmacist licensure in Alaska.
• Residency or hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee pharmacy services, including preparation, compounding, monitoring, and safe distribution.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication decisions.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

PharmD or RPh

Job description

• Base Pay $80.81 / Hour
• Job Category Clinical Professional
• Employee Type Active - Full-Time

Description

Join our patient-centered pharmacy team and make a meaningful impact by using your clinical expertise to provide safe, high-quality medication care in a close-knit hospital serving Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Provide comprehensive pharmacy services in a unique healthcare setting that includes acute care, emergency, and long-term care while serving as a trusted clinical resource for patients and the healthcare team.
• Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
• Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2K HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide and oversee pharmacy services, including medication preparation, compounding, pharmacist-to-dose monitoring, and safe medication distribution.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication selection, availability, dosing, interactions, side effects, and incompatibilities.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and help ensure effective use of pharmacy personnel and resources.
• Use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to support high-quality, cost-effective patient care and improve pharmacy processes and outcomes.
• Assist with quality assurance, safety, infection control, environmental protection, inventory control, and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee activities.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Registered Pharmacist (RPh) credential.
• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of Alaska.
• Completion of a pharmacy residency or two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and professional responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to practice professionally with minimal supervision while exercising sound clinical judgment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary patient care team.
• Ability to supervise and support Pharmacy Technicians while serving as a positive role model for pharmacy staff.
• Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, including medication preparation and compounding activities and working within a secured pharmacy and clean-room environment.

ENVIRONMENT

The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. The position involves frequent interaction with patients, healthcare professionals, the public, wholesalers, and pharmaceutical representatives and requires a calm, courteous, and professional approach. Job hazards may include exposure to hazardous medications, sterile compounding materials, and other workplace or medication-handling hazards, requiring strict adherence to hospital safety procedures and applicable regulations.

Additional Information

• FTE 1
• Position type Union
• Shift Type Days
• Hours Variable
• EEO Notice We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any prohibited characteristics.