Travel Pharmacist - $3,437 per week

  • Wrangell
  • Wrangell Medical Center
    Certification Details
  • Candidates must have a Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist or a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree if licensed prior to 2003 with 3 years of experience.
  • Licensure must be unrestricted 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.
    Job Details
  • 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.
    Job 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.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • To work efficiently as part of the medical team, it is necessary to be proficient at reviewing the patients medical history, labs, and medications orders using an in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Filling prescriptions also requires unerring knowledge of state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy.
  • The Pharmacist must provide care appropriate to the needs of patients of all ages.
  • Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing to patients and staff.
  • Must have a working knowledge of computer application skills.
  • Math skills are required in the accurate calculation of drug dosages both oral and intravenous and to compound formulations.
  • Ability to work cooperatively within health system and pharmacy staff and exercise sound professional judgment.
  • Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
  • Ability to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.