Pay Range:$75.26 - $105.59

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.

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$25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire!

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Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job 

• Responsible for the day-to-day workflow of the inpatient pharmacy, providing a comprehensive array of pharmacy services to patients of all ages in the Emergency Room, Inpatient, ICU, OB/Nursery, and Surgical departments.

• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training new pharmacy technicians focusing on acute services.

• Prepare and distribute medications according to Federal and State law, provide patient counseling and education, and advise the medical, nursing, and village staff on drug therapy.

• Perform professionally, respecting confidentiality, and demonstrating qualities endorsed by the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual.

• Responsible for maintaining and updating clinical policies and procedures related to the inpatient pharmacies within the organization.

• Engages new pharmacists and technicians and trains them in inpatient processes.

• Assesses staff competency and ensures that staff competency and production documents are up-to-date.

• Engages in pharmacy hiring processes to ensure quality candidates are selected for open positions.

• Works with the Clinical Manager and Lead Outpatient Pharmacist to provide critical feedback/education for pharmacists and technicians as needed.

• Ensures collaboration and consistency of inpatient services across the consortium.

Other Functions

• Actively participates in the organization-wide Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee.

• Serves as Pharmacy Student Program Coordinator for the facility.

• Serves as Pharmacy Lead for the organization's antimicrobial stewardship program.

• Assists pharmacy managers with Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI) monitoring and reporting requirements.

• Provides coverage of pharmacy services in other pharmacy settings as required by current staffing (e.g., outpatient, infusion, village clinics).

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position provides direct supervision to Advanced Pharmacy Technician Roles

• Pharmacy Technician Consortium Lead Intravenous Medication Technician

• Outpatient Pharmacy Lead Technician

• Pharmacy Technician Senior Pharmacy Buyer and Pharmacy Vaccine Coordinator

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree

• Valid pharmacist license in any state

• Valid pharmacist license in the State of Alaska (Not required at hire)

• BLS and ACLS certification (within 1 year of hire)

• Completion of ASHP pharmacy residency program preferred.

• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire 

• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire 

Experience Required

• Minimum of 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience OR completion of a PGY1 Residency + 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be proficient at reviewing the patient’s medical history, labs, and medication orders using an in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences.

• Must possess knowledge of state and federal laws governing pharmacy practice.

• Must be able to provide care appropriate to the needs of patients of all ages.

• Adept in oral and written communication with patients and staff.

• Must have a working knowledge of computer application skills.

• Posses