_{Job Title: Permanent Pharmacist
Location: Wrangell, AK 99929
Salary Range: $141,000 $184,000 annually + Full Benefits
Sign-On Bonus: $25,000
Relocation Assistance: $10,000
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift}

_{The Pharmacist is responsible for providing high-quality pharmaceutical care, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, and delivering drug-related information to patients and healthcare professionals. This role requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative healthcare environment.}

• _{Review prescriptions for accuracy, therapeutic appropriateness, legal compliance, potential contraindications, drug interactions, allergies, lab abnormalities, and adverse drug reactions.}

• _{Resolve any prescription-related concerns in consultation with the prescriber prior to dispensing.}

• _{Provide thorough medication counseling to patients, including indication, name, strength, dosing instructions, expected outcomes, and side effects.}

• _{Perform chart reviews for prescription refills and medication therapy management.}

• _{Write provider recommendations and request prescription refills on behalf of patients.}

• _{Provide drug therapy consultations and educational support to staff.}

• _{Enter prescriptions into pharmacy software accurately and efficiently.}

• _{Verify filled prescription orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and documentation compliance.}

• _{Maintain appropriate records and documentation per regulatory requirements.}

• _{Organize and prioritize daily tasks to ensure timely service delivery.}

• _{Communicate effectively with patients, healthcare providers, and team members to resolve medication-related issues and optimize care.}

• _{Participate in pharmacy-run clinics and provide disease prevention education related to medications.}

• _{Serve as a clinical resource and educator to pharmacy technicians and students.}

• _{Direct daily tasks of pharmacy technicians and support personnel; verify their work.}

• _{Participate in department-level clinical and administrative activities, including quality improvement initiatives.}

• _{Maintain drug inventory, select appropriate formulary drugs, and ensure medication availability and storage.}

• _{Attend departmental meetings and represent the pharmacy on organizational committees.}

• _{Perform additional departmental duties and responsibilities as assigned.}

• _{Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited institution.}

  • _{Candidates with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (pre-2003) may be considered with 3+ years of hospital and/or ambulatory pharmacy experience.}

• _{Unrestricted Pharmacist License in any U.S. state.}

• _{State of Alaska Pharmacist License required (must be active prior to start date).}

• _{Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (must be obtained within 1 year of hire).}

• _{Preferred: Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency program.}

• _{Required SEARHC Certifications:}

  • _{Clinical Competency Assessment (within 3 months of hire)}

  • _{High-Risk Competency Assessment (within 3 months of hire)}

• _{Pharmacological therapies and their clinical applications across all age groups.}

• _{State and federal laws governing pharmacy practice.}

• _{Drug interactions, side effects, and medication safety protocols.}

• _{Clinical judgment, prescription review, and patient counseling.}

• _{Math and calculation for accurate dosing, compounding, and IV formulations.}

• _{Effective oral and written communication.}

• _{Using pharmacy software and electronic medical record systems.}

• _{Function efficiently within a multidisciplinary team.}

• _{Adapt to workload fluctuations and manage frequent interruptions.}

• _{Make sound professional decisions independently and in emergencies.}

• _{Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive medical information appropriately.}