Staff Pharmacist $25K SIgn On and $10K Relocation

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 86,320 - 121,931; Full time

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Sitka is hiring a pharmacist to ensure effective drug therapy and educate patients on medication usage. Responsibilities include reviewing prescriptions, providing consultations, and maintaining compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a Pharm.D. and an unrestricted pharmacist license, with excellent communication and mathematical skills. This is a professional role with a travel expectation of 10%.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist.
• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required within one year of hire.
• Completion of a pharmacy residency program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy.
• Verifies finished prescription orders accurately.
• Advises patients about their medications clearly.
• Provides drug information and consultations to staff.
• Supervises pharmacy support personnel.
• Participates in quality control and improvement activities.
• Provides health promotion related to drug use.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of pharmacy laws

Mathematical skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Ability to work independently

Education

Pharm.D. degree

Unrestricted pharmacist license

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

Pay Range: $62.66 - $88.51. This position functions within the pharmacy department and its primary purpose is to assure efficacious, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy and appropriate outcomes in the use of drugs and medicines. To prepare and distribute medications according to Federal and State law, provide patient counseling and education, and to advise the medical, nursing, and village staff on drug therapy. Select and maintain an appropriate drug inventory. Formulate and participate in quality improvement activities. The services directly impact the healthcare of our patients. Performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy, legality, completeness, contraindications, interactions, allergies, adverse drug reaction, lab value abnormalities and follow up by screening patient’s chart. Provides clinical consultation and clarification and resolves any concerns or questions with prescriber prior to dispensing. Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely. Enters prescriptions into pharmacy software.
• Verifies finished prescription orders in a timely manner. These orders must be filled accurately while maintaining all required record keeping and documentation. Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
• Advises patients clearly and accurately regarding their medications and appropriate outcomes and verifies patient understanding. The information will include the indication for which the patient is taking the medication, the drug name and strength, how it is used, and what changes to expect. Communicates regularly with patients as well as health care providers within and outside of our facility to resolve problems and provide optimal care.
• Performs chart reviews for prescription refills and medication therapy management. Writes recommendations for providers and requests prescription refills on the patient’s behalf. Provides drug information, drug therapy consultation and staff education relating to drug therapy.
• Directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Serves as a role model and educator of pharmacy students and technicians. May supervise a support person in the accomplishment of individual tasks but does not have overall supervisory authority for the support personnel.
• Participates in clinical and administrative activities including quality control and quality improvement within the department and clinic. Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested. Assures availability, preparation, and control of medications. Selects appropriate drugs for formulary. Takes on additional departmental duties and responsibilities as assigned. Works in pharmacy run clinics.
• Provide health promotion and disease prevention activities related to drug use and preventative drug therapy.
• Provides support for Long-Term Care consultant pharmacist functions when assigned, including participation in medication regimen reviews, regulatory compliance activities, quality improvement initiatives, and survey preparation, under the direction of pharmacy leadership.
• Assists with evaluation and improvement of medication-use systems in the Long-Term Care setting, including identification of high-risk medication practices, psychotropic stewardship, controlled substance oversight, and implementation of medication safety initiatives when assigned.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning, provides medication-related education to facility staff, and supports quality assurance and performance improvement activities related to Long-Term Care services when assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist.
• An unrestricted license as a registered pharmacist in any state.
• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED, may be obtained within 1 year of hire).
• Completion of a nationally recognized (by ASHP) pharmacy residency program preferred.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• To work efficiently as part of the medical team, it is necessary to be proficient at reviewing the patient’s medical history, labs, and medications orders using an in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences.
• Filling prescriptions also requires unerring knowledge of state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy.
• The Pharmacist must provide care appropriate to the needs of patients of all ages.
• Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing to patients and staff.
• Must have a working knowledge of computer application skills.
• Math skills are required in the accurate calculation of drug dosages both oral and intravenous and to compound formulations.
• Ability to work cooperatively within health system and pharmacy staff and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.

Travel

Yes

Travel Time Expectations

• Must be able to travel 10% of the time