Pharmacist I - DOE

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains an accurate medication list for all patients.
• Consults with healthcare providers on therapy recommendations as appropriate.
• Educates patients regarding the proper use of medication and what side effects to expect.
• 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.
• Documents patient and procedural information.
• Adheres to all pharmacy billing practices, formulary restrictions, and related policies and procedures to maximize revenue opportunities while ensuring patient safety standards are met.
• Reviews and authorizes pharmacy technician activities.
• Responsible for any delegated act performed by pharmacy technicians.
• Participates on various committees.
• Ensures compliance with the regulatory and practice standards of pharmaceutical care.

Requirements

• 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.
• Skill in monitoring patient responses and operating equipment.

Qualifications

• A Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (BS for candidates who were licensed under the BS License requirement) from an accredited college program.
• Current State of Alaska Pharmacy License or legal equivalent.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required for Inpatient Pharmacists (on-site only) OR able to obtain within 4-month period after hire date.

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.
• Skill in monitoring patient responses and operating equipment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Anncoupling Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Licence and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Pay

Competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package offered by ANTHC.

Schedule

Full-time position available.