Job Details
Staff Pharmacist
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $147,742 to $168,188 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 1/3/2022 to 12/31/2022 |
| Summary: |
Dillingham is located in the beautiful Bristol Bay region of Alaska and has a population of about 2500 until the summer months when it booms to about 10,000 for the fishing season. We are the salmon fishing capitol of the United States and there are many outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, kayaking and more. The Kanakanak Hospital is a 16-bed critical access hospital and Dillingham is surrounded by 27 villages that it also serves. Performs professional pharmacy services to hospitalized patients and outpatients and provides pharmaceutical products and clinical pharmacy services throughout the region. Pharmacy services are provided under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Director and in accordance with regulatory agencies and requirements. |
| Duties: | Develops, implements and maintains records control system. Assists in the storage and preservation of drug stock and equipment and maintains balanced stock control. Acts as consultant to the Clinical Director and Hospital Administrator to determine the scope and nature of the pharmacy service provided. Works closely with key personnel and administrative staff in planning and coordinating the total pharmacy contribution to the facility's patient care program. Recommends revisions or improvements to pharmacy policies and procedures for better delivery of pharmacy services. Advises the medical staff on various prescribing practices. Maintains technical references and keeps medical staff informed on new developments in drug therapy. Does research in response to an individual physician's need. See job description for more. |
| Qualifications: | Successful completion of at least a full five year course leading to a Bachelor's or higher degree in pharmacy from an approved pharmacy school, completion of one (1) year internship and a current license to practice in any state of the United States is required. State of Alaska Pharmacist license is preferred. This employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care including but not limited to inpatient medication reconciliation, medication therapy management and drug utilization review. Must have experience in an Inpatient Hospital setting with Pyxis experience. Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) experience preferred. Must demonstrate proficiency in sterile and non-sterile compounding in accordance with USP standards. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span (e.g., pediatric/adult/geriatric) and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the assigned unit's policies and procedures. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | IHS-1004-DH |
| Who May Apply? | US Citizens |
| Get Details & Apply: | https://www.bbahc.org/ |
Contact
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| Name: | Olsen, Deanna |
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