Rural Clinical Pharmacist & Education Leader

Maniilaq Association; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing covered

Job summary

The Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, Alaska seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to lead medication use, provide direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, and advance rural Indigenous health outcomes. You'll precept students and residents, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and support education, quality improvement, and antimicrobial stewardship while upholding cultural humility.

This exempt-professional role requires a Pharm.D., US licensure, and board certification within 12

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy.
• Licensed pharmacist in the United States.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency or minimum 3 years of practice in inpatient and ambulatory settings preferred.
• Board Certification required or obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical practice, teaching, or research.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural, resource-limited environment; rural health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as core preceptor for residents and pharmacy students.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds to improve patient outcomes.
• Develops and delivers education to staff, residents, and learners on clinical topics.
• Leads quality improvement projects, practice-based research, and drug-use evaluations.
• Provides advanced pharmaceutical care across inpatient, ambulatory, and long-term care settings.
• Educates patients and caregivers on proper medication use.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural humility

Patient care

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Licensed pharmacist in the United States

ASHP PGY1 residency or 3+ years pharmacy practice

Board Certification (BCPS/BCACP/BCCCP)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, Alaska seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to lead medication use, provide direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, and advance rural Indigenous health outcomes. You'll precept students and residents, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and support education, quality improvement, and antimicrobial stewardship while upholding cultural humility.

This exempt-professional role requires a Pharm.D., US licensure, and board certification within 12