Travel Pharmacist in Sitka, AK

Job Title: Pharmacist Job Specialty: Pharmacy Job Duration: Undefined Shift: Days, Full Time Guaranteed Hours: Undefined Experience: Candidates licensed prior to 2003 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree must have 3 years of experience in hospital and/or ambulatory clinic pharmacy. License: Unrestricted license as a registered pharmacist in any state Certifications: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED, may be obtained within 1 year of hire) Must-Have: - Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist - Strong, recent inpatient pharmacy experience Job Description: - Review all prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy, legality, completeness, contraindications, interactions, allergies, adverse drug reactions, and lab value abnormalities. - Provide clinical consultations, clarify, and resolve concerns or questions with prescribers prior to dispensing. - Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately. - Enter prescriptions into pharmacy software and verify finished prescription orders in a timely manner. - Advise patients clearly and accurately on their medications and appropriate outcomes and verify patient understanding. - Communicate regularly with patients and healthcare providers to resolve problems and provide optimal care. - Perform chart reviews for prescription refills and medication therapy management. - Provide drug information, drug therapy consultation, and staff education related to drug therapy. - Direct pharmacy support personnel and verify daily activities of pharmacy technicians. - Participate in clinical and administrative activities, ensuring quality control and improvement within the department. - Attend meetings and participate on committees as requested. - Provide health promotion and disease prevention activities related to drug use and preventative drug therapy. - Must be able to work independently, prioritize work, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests. - Maintain proficiency in reviewing patient medical histories, lab results, and medication orders. - Be knowledgeable of state and federal laws governing pharmacy practice and provide age-appropriate care to patients. - Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and possess math skills for accurate drug dosage calculations.