Travel Pharmacist
Sitka, AK
Prime Staffing
4x10 hrs, Days
$3,800/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$804/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,996/week
Description
We are seeking a qualified Pharmacist to support clinical and dispensing services at SEARHC. The pharmacist will review and verify prescriptions, assess medication safety and appropriateness, counsel patients, collaborate with healthcare providers, and support medication therapy management and pharmacy quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
- Pharm.D. degree.
- Current, unrestricted Alaska Registered Pharmacist license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Flu vaccination required.
- Bachelor's in Pharmacy candidates licensed before 2003 may be considered with at least 3 years of hospital and/or ambulatory clinic pharmacy experience.
- ASHP-recognized pharmacy residency preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review prescriptions for appropriateness, contraindications, allergies, interactions and dosage accuracy.
- Verify and dispense medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Counsel patients on medication use, safety and expected outcomes.
- Review patient charts, laboratory results and medication histories.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinate pharmacy technicians' daily activities.
- Participate in medication safety, quality improvement and formulary management.
Employer
Prime Staffing
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Cons
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At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.
About Sitka, AK
As a Travel Pharmacist in Sitka, AK here's what you should know:- Sitka's cost of living is higher than the national average due to its remote location, with housing and groceries being particularly expensive.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 57°F to 63°F, while winter lows range from 28°F to 35°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited in Sitka due to its remote location, but options may be available through local real estate agencies or online platforms.
- Sitka is not very car-friendly, as the town is relatively small and walkable.
- Public transportation options are limited, but biking and walking are popular due to the compact size of the town.
- Sitka has a diverse population with a mix of Native Alaskan, Caucasian, and Asian residents.
- The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged or older.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the long, dark winters.
- Sitka has a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Sitka offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
- There are also local restaurants serving fresh seafood, art galleries showcasing Native Alaskan art, and occasional music and cultural events.
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