Category Pharmacy - Pharmacist Job Type Contract A healthcare consortium in Sitka, Alaska is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist for a 13-week contract beginning September 21, 2026. This role offers an opportunity to work in a unique, remote island community known for its natural beauty and close-knit healthcare environment. Schedule includes four 10-hour shifts per week (7:30 AM to 6:30 PM) with coverage on weekends, holidays, and call duties.

Responsibilities:

Review prescriptions meticulously for therapeutic appropriateness, legality, allergies, interactions, and lab abnormalities, ensuring patient safety Provide clinical consultation to prescribers and resolve questions before dispensing medications Document all clinical activities and interventions thoroughly and accurately Enter and verify prescriptions using pharmacy software promptly Counsel patients on medication usage, ensuring clear communication and understanding Conduct chart reviews for prescription refills and medication therapy management Write clinical recommendations and request prescription refills on behalf of patients Offer drug information, therapeutic consultations, and staff education Supervise and verify pharmacy technician activities daily Engage in quality control and improvement initiatives Promote health and disease prevention related to medication use Participate in pharmacy-run clinics as needed

Qualifications and Experience:

PharmD degree with current unrestricted Alaska Pharmacist License required (candidates licensed prior to 2003 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy and 3 years hospital/ambulatory experience considered) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers essential Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency program preferred Active Alaska Pharmacist License must be held before application due to fingerprinting process requirements Experience in hospital or ambulatory clinic pharmacy preferred Comfortable working independently in a remote setting with 4x10-hour shifts including weekends, holidays, and call coverage Ability to promptly complete fingerprinting requirements post-acceptance to meet start date

Additional Information:

Flu vaccination required prior to start Fingerprint cards must be submitted within days of acceptance; start date delayed if not met Agency assists with housing and transportation arrangements to support your transition to Sitka's remote island community If you bring clinical expertise, independence, and an adventurous spirit for working in a remote, supportive healthcare setting, apply now to contribute your skills in this impactful pharmacist role. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled