Pharmacist - Mendenhall Valley Pharmacy

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium • Juneau, AK

330d • $67 - $88

About The Position

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more. This position functions within the pharmacy department and its primary purpose is to assure efficacious, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy and appropriate outcomes in the use of drugs and medicines. To prepare and distribute medications according to Federal and State law, provide patient counseling and education, and to advise the medical, nursing, and village staff on drug therapy. Select and maintain an appropriate drug inventory. Formulate and participate in quality improvement activities. The services directly impact the healthcare of our patients. Performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual.

Requirements

• Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist.
• Candidates licensed prior to 2003 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree will be considered with 3 years of experience in hospital and/or ambulatory clinic pharmacy.
• An unrestricted license as a registered pharmacist in any state.
• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED, may be obtained within 1 year of hire).
• Completion of a nationally recognized (by ASHP) pharmacy residency program preferred.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy, legality, completeness, contraindications, interactions, allergies, adverse drug reaction, lab value abnormalities and follow up by screening patient's chart.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification and resolves any concerns or questions with prescriber prior to dispensing.
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Enters prescriptions into pharmacy software.
• Verifies finished prescription orders in a timely manner.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
• Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
• Advises patients clearly and accurately regarding their medications and appropriate outcomes and verifies patient understanding.
• Communicates regularly with patients as well as health care providers within and outside of our facility to resolve problems and provide optimal care.
• Performs chart reviews for prescription refills and medication therapy management.
• Writes recommendations for providers and requests prescription refills on the patient's behalf.
• Provides drug information, drug therapy consultation and staff education relating to drug therapy.
• Directs pharmacy support personnel.
• Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
• Serves as a role model and educator of pharmacy students and technicians.
• Participates in clinical and administrative activities including quality control and quality improvement within the department and clinic.
• Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested.
• Assures availability, preparation, and control of medications.
• Selects appropriate drugs for formulary.
• Takes on additional departmental duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Works in pharmacy run clinics.
• Provides health promotion and disease prevention activities related to drug use and preventative drug therapy.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including retirement.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree