Travel Pharmacist - $3,800 per week

Slate Healthcare, LLC.; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Healthcare is seeking a Travel Pharmacist for a travel assignment in Sitka, Alaska. You will ensure safe medication management, review prescriptions, counsel patients, and collaborate with healthcare teams while maintaining inventory and supporting quality initiatives.

The role requires a Pharm.D. degree, an active Alaska license, and BLS certification, with at least 2 years of hospital or ambulatory pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist.
• Completion of a nationally recognized pharmacy residency program preferred.
• Unrestricted license as a registered pharmacist in Alaska.
• Two years of hospital and/or ambulatory clinic pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for appropriateness and counsel patients on medications.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize drug therapy outcomes.
• Maintain drug inventory and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Dispense medications accurately and provide safe patient care.

Skills

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Education

Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist

Completion of a nationally recognized pharmacy residency program (preferred)

Unrestricted Alaska pharmacist license

Job description

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Pharmacist for a travel job in Sitka, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pharmacist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

As a Travel Pharmacist, you will be responsible for ensuring safe and effective medication management within the pharmacy department. Your duties will include reviewing prescriptions for appropriateness, counseling patients on their medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize drug therapy outcomes. You'll maintain drug inventory and participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate dispensing of medications. This role demands professional judgment and the ability to work independently while providing exceptional patient care.

Highlights

• Experience the stunning natural beauty of Sitka, AK
• Engage in meaningful patient care and collaboration
• 4x10 Days schedule for optimal work-life balance

Requirements

• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Completion of a nationally recognized pharmacy residency program preferred.
• An unrestricted license as a registered pharmacist in the State of Alaska.
• 2 years of experience in hospital and/or ambulatory clinic pharmacy.
• Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist.

Slate Healthcare Job ID #66898f19-0340-4e42-ab64-cc11c96b1574. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.