Hospital Pharmacist in Sitka, AK

Located in the picturesque port city of Sitka, Alaska, this direct hire opportunity invites a qualified pharmacist to join the pharmacy team at a prominent regional hospital operated by a leading Southeast Alaska health consortium. Surrounded by breathtaking mountains and ocean, this role offers a unique blend of professional growth and an exceptional lifestyle.

Responsibilities:

• Review prescriptions to ensure safety, legality, and appropriateness, collaborating with prescribers to resolve concerns.
• Dispense medications accurately, maintain thorough documentation, and manage pharmacy inventory.
• Counsel patients on medication use, expected outcomes, and adherence to therapy.
• Conduct medication therapy management, offer clinical consultations, and provide education to healthcare staff.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, formulary selection, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Support long-term care pharmacy functions including medication reviews, regulatory compliance, and safety initiatives.
• Utilize independent judgment to enhance patient outcomes and workplace efficiency.
• Travel up to 10% as required to support regional healthcare services.

Qualifications:

• Pharm.D. degree with unrestricted pharmacist licensure in any state; candidates with a Bachelor of Pharmacy and three years of hospital or ambulatory pharmacy experience considered.
• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (or obtain within one year).
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy residency program preferred.
• Required clinical and high-risk competency certifications within the specified timeframe.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws, pharmaceutical sciences, and drug safety.
• Excellent communication, computer proficiency, and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing workloads in a collaborative environment.

Schedule:

• Day shifts with rotating weekends.

This position combines a rewarding career in pharmacy with the chance to live in one of Americas most stunning natural settings. If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make a meaningful impact on patient care in Southeast Alaska, apply today to explore this exceptional opportunity.