Travel Deputy Director of Pharmacy

NurseStar Medical Partners; Dillingham (AK); On-site; USD 137,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Vision insurance

Mobile timekeeping

Job summary

NurseStar Medical Partners in Alaska seeks an experienced pharmacist to lead hospital and ambulatory pharmacy QA across inpatient, outpatient, and ER settings. You will coordinate quality metrics, develop policies, and guide clinical teams within a single building complex housing multiple clinics. Responsibilities include risk management, staff training, and audits; the role requires a Pharm.D.

or B.S. Pharm, Alaska license, and strong knowledge of federal/state regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or B.S. Pharm degree from an accredited school.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Experience developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality assurance and quality improvement activities for pharmacy services.
• Develop and evaluate policies to promote safe and effective medication use.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, regulators, and stakeholders to drive improvements.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting of pharmacy quality metrics and patient safety indicators.
• Provide training, mentorship, and support to pharmacy staff on quality standards.
• Participate in strategic planning to align quality initiatives with organizational goals.
• Manage risk assessment and mitigation for medication errors and adverse events.
• Serve as subject matter expert on QA during audits and inspections.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Pharm.D. or B.S. Pharm

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Travel and housing covered by client

Pay Rate: $3,000.00 - $3,200.00 gross per week

Specialty: Pharmacy

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Length: 13-26 Weeks

Schedule: Monday-Friday schedule

8am-5pm or 9am-6pm (1 hr unpaid lunch) flexible on schedule here

OT pay for hours worked greater than 8 in a day or 40 in a week

potential for overtime!

Call: Deputy director will also be on call for 1 wk - it will be rotations with the director of pharmacy

EMR: Cerner

Additional Details:

• Experience as a pharmacist
• 200-300 prescriptions a day

Inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and ER pharmacy duties (all in the same building)

• Lead and coordinate quality assurance and quality improvement activities related to pharmacy services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures that promote safe and effective medication use.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based interventions.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting related to pharmacy quality metrics and patient safety indicators.
• Provide training, mentorship, and support to pharmacy staff to enhance their understanding and adherence to quality standards.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes to align pharmacy quality initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Manage risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to medication errors and adverse drug events.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on quality assurance and improvement in pharmacy practice during audits and inspections.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.S. Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to include inpatient medication reconciliation, medication therapy management and drug utilization review.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives within healthcare settings.

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• AK License (or willing to obtain)

ABOUT THE FACILITY

This facility includes 21 village clinics that are accredited by Joint Commission and are staffed by Community Health aides. OurCommunity Health Aide Program (CHAP) plays a very important role in village health services. Our health aides can provide Preventative, Acute, Chronic, and Emergency care within their scope of practice using the Community Health Aide Manual (CHAM) and reporting to a referral Physician at the Kanakanak hospital. They work closely with our case management and assist many other departments that include, but not limited to: Optometry, Audiology, Diabetes, Medical Staff, Dental, and Infant learning to ensure our patients are getting the appropriate and essential care that they need.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Mobile Timekeeping