Pharmacist I (MEDISET) - Up to $18k Relocation Incentive

Summary: Under limited supervision, performs clinical pharmaceutical care for patients in collaboration with other pharmacists, physicians, other healthcare providers and patients in an accurate and timely manner. Responsibilities: All 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. Ensures maintenance of 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. Accountable for adhering 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. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Pharmacist II Involvement in one committee. Pharmacist III Involvement in 2+ committees OR clinical specialist in respective area. Pharmacist IV In addition to duties of Pharmacist II and III listed above, serves as a source of leadership across departments AND serves as a subject matter expert in at least one area or initiative. Other information: KNOWLEDGE and 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. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION A Doctorate degree in Pharmacy (BS for candidates who were licensed under the BS License requirement) from an accredited college program. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Pharmacist I Non-supervisory- Entry level, no experience is required. MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION Pharmacist I, II, III, IV • CertificationCurrent State of Alaska Pharmacy License or legal equivalent. • Advanced Cardiac Life Supportis required for Inpatient Pharmacists (on-site only) OR able to obtain within 4-month period after hire date. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Inpatient Pharmacist I-IV • Inpatient preferred experience- residency or 3 years of equivalent clinical experience. PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION • Board certification or an advanced degree. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS All • If exposure to hazardous materials and medications, sharp objects, and infectious diseases is present, must don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Must operate within department's appropriate engineering controls such as negative pressure storage rooms and compounding hoods.