Pharmacist at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and join a collaborative team of professionals providing comprehensive health services across Alaska.   We are one of Alaska’s largest employers and have enriching careers choices in specialty medical care, statewide public health education and preventative activities, research, engineering and construction services and business support. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional looking for your next challenge, we offer rewarding opportunities within our organization.  ANTHC values the unique contributions that all employees bring to our services. As a Tribal health organization, we encourage Alaska Native and American Indian people to apply, with those applicants given consideration as applicable by law.

Post : Pharmacist - Intermittent - Pharmacy Inpatient

Job Description

1. Provides patient counseling, drug information, drug therapy consultation, and staff education. Reviews patient profile and clinical status, labs, dosing intervals, and drug therapy combinations to assure safe and effective medication use.
2. Consults with healthcare providers on therapy recommendations as appropriate. Educates patients regarding the proper use of medication and what side effects to expect.
3. Conducts medication dispensing, compounding, order entry, and verification of all pharmaceutical activities. Repackages and distributes prescriptions; performs compounding of IV, topical, and oral medications in an accurate and timely manner.
4. Documents patient and procedural information. Follows proper billing procedures.
5. Reviews and authorizes pharmacy technician activities. Responsible for any delegated act performed by pharmacy technicians. Participates on various committees.
6. Ensures compliance with the regulatory and practice standards of pharmaceutical care.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of the regulations and practice standards of pharmaceutical care.
• Knowledge of drug names, drug strengths, and dosage forms.
• Knowledge of applicable computer system software programs.
• Skill in using pharmaceutical equipment and instruments.
• Skill in critical thinking in the performance of pharmaceutical care.
• Skill in effectively managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others

Candidate Profile
A Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (BS for candidates who were licensed under the BS License requirement) from an accredited college program.  MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Non-supervisory - Entry level, no experience is required.  MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION Current State of Alaska Pharmacy License or legal equivalent. Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required for Inpatient Pharmacists only OR able to obtain within 3 month period after hire date.

Additional Information
Qualification : Pharm.D
Location : Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Industry Type : Pharma/ Healthcare/ Clinical research
Functional Area : Pharmacy Inpatient
Tracking Code : 20180992
End Date : 10th July, 2018