Inpatient Pharmacist
Ketchikan, Alaska
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center

Pharmacist Inpatient - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Ketchikan, Alaska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Start Date: ASAP (allow up to 4 weeks for compliance processing)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Locals Accepted: No
• First Time Travelers Accepted: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license in Alaska
• Minimum 2 years of pharmacist experience
• Pharmacist experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Must sign Social Security verification release
• Background check required within 60 days of start (7-year search including SSN trace, counties/states lived/worked, federal and national criminal checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be run 15 days prior to start and every 45 days thereafter
• Social Security verification required (candidates may start pending this if I-9 and eVerify are on file)
• Education verification required; transcripts or diploma acceptable if school cannot be verified
• Fingerprinting: Two FBI FD258 fingerprint cards required; traveler responsible for sending cards to Alaska DHSS and facility
• State-specific searches (e.g., WA State Patrol) required if applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start required (not required for non-clinical candidates)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start and updated annually (required for onsite candidates)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required annually
• Required immunizations or documented immunity/declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (specific panels required; marijuana testing required for Alaska and Oregon candidates)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccine religious exemption forms required if applicable
• Respiratory safety clearance required for onsite candidates, updated annually

Orientation and Training

• Must complete PeaceHealth Orientation Manual review prior to start
• Must pass Orientation Information Quiz with 100% score before starting
• Profession-specific orientation modules and tests required (Pharmacy module applies)
• Must review and comply with facility policies including:

  • Dress code
  • Personnel restrictions due to illness
  • Masking policy (N95 fit testing onsite if providing patient care)
  • Workplace violence prevention plan
  • Daily responsibilities and MyTime resources

Documentation and Forms

• Passport-style photo with white or gray background for badge
• Criminal disclosure statement signed prior to start
• Demographic form due 2 Fridays prior to start
• ID badge and parking form completed prior to start
• Various vaccine declination forms if applicable (Hep B, TDAP, MMR, Varicella, Flu, COVID-19)
• Employment application and two positive professional references required

Additional Notes

• This position does not accept local candidates or first-time travelers; prior travel experience is required
• Fingerprinting and background check forms are time sensitive and must be completed promptly after offer acceptance
• Onsite fit testing and other health clearances may be arranged by the facility on a case-by-case basis

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and pharmacists considering this travel contract position in Alaska.