Pharmacist - Contract - Must Apply for Alaska License at Strategic Infrastructure Solutions

Facility: Bartlett Regional Hospital
City, State: Juneau, Alaska
Unit: Pharmacist 
Shift: Day
Pay: $4000 Weekly
Start Date: Flexible
Hours per week: 40 hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description: Hospital Pharmacist

A Hospital Pharmacist is responsible for the safe and effective use of medications within a healthcare facility. Key responsibilities include:

• Dispensing prescribed medications to patients, ensuring accuracy and appropriate dosage.
• Providing expert advice to healthcare professionals on drug interactions, side effects, and proper medication administration.
• Conducting medication therapy reviews to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
• Monitoring patients for adverse reactions and adjusting prescriptions as necessary.
• Participating in multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop treatment plans.
• Compounding medications when required, following strict safety protocols.
• Managing inventory and ensuring that medications are stored correctly and are not expired.
• Educating patients on medication usage, side effects, and proper storage.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Staying updated on the latest pharmaceutical research and industry practices.

Hospital pharmacists play a critical role in promoting patient health by ensuring the correct use of medications, enhancing therapeutic outcomes, and providing valuable support to both patients and healthcare providers. Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills are essential.