Compounding Pharmacist Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacist for a 13-week travel assignment in Sitka, Alaska.

This position is ideal for a pharmacist with recent hospital or inpatient pharmacy experience who can independently review medication orders, prepare and verify medications, support clinical decision-making, and respond effectively to urgent medication needs.

The pharmacist will work closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, accurate, and appropriate medication therapy for hospitalized patients.

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Alaska pharmacist license, a PharmD degree, current BLS certification, and at least 1 year of inpatient pharmacy experience.

Key Responsibilities

        Review and verify inpatient medication orders for accuracy, safety, dosage, allergies, interactions, duplication, and clinical appropriateness.

        Apply clinical knowledge and professional judgment when evaluating medication therapy.

        Prepare, compound, and dispense oral and intravenous medications according to established standards.

        Perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations for medication dosing and compounding.

        Monitor medication therapies for effectiveness, adverse reactions, contraindications, and potential drug interactions.

        Provide medication-related recommendations to physicians and other healthcare professionals.

        Support safe use of high-risk and complex medications.

        Verify medications prepared by pharmacy technicians and other authorized staff.

        Provide drug-information support to healthcare professionals and patients.

        Assist with medication reconciliation and transitions of care when required.

        Maintain accurate medication records and pharmacy documentation.

        Support controlled-substance accountability and medication security.

        Respond promptly to emergency and STAT medication requests.

        Utilize pharmacy information systems and other computer applications effectively.

        Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other members of the healthcare team.

        Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, hospital, and pharmacy regulations.

        Follow medication-safety, infection-control, and quality standards.

        Prioritize workload appropriately during periods of high volume or frequent interruptions.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

        PharmD degree

        Active, unrestricted Registered Pharmacist license in the State of Alaska

        Minimum 1 year of inpatient or hospital pharmacist experience

        Current BLS / BCLS for Healthcare Providers

        Strong knowledge of inpatient medication management

        Strong pharmaceutical calculation skills

        Ability to accurately calculate oral and intravenous medication doses

        Experience compounding medication formulations

        Strong written and verbal communication skills

        Working knowledge of pharmacy and healthcare computer applications

        Ability to exercise sound professional and clinical judgment

        Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities

        Ability to respond quickly to emergency medication requests

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

        Completion of an ASHP-recognized pharmacy residency program

        More than 1 year of recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience

        Previous travel or contract pharmacy experience

        Clinical pharmacy experience

        Experience in a short-term acute-care hospital

        IV admixture and sterile compounding experience

        Experience with automated dispensing systems

        Antimicrobial stewardship experience

        Experience supporting emergency or critical-care medication needs

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

        Inpatient pharmacy operations

        Medication order verification

        Clinical medication review

        Drug interaction screening

        Dose calculations

        IV medication preparation

        Medication compounding

        High-risk medications

        Medication safety

        Patient-specific dosing

        Pharmacy documentation

        Controlled substances

        Emergency medication support

        Computerized pharmacy systems

        Interdisciplinary communication

        Clinical decision-making

Schedule Requirements

        Day Shift

        Four 10-hour shifts per week

        7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

        40 hours per week

        Weekend coverage is required.

        Holiday coverage is required.

        Call participation is required based on department scheduling and operational needs.

Candidates should be flexible with scheduling throughout the assignment.

Additional Requirements

        Influenza vaccination is required unless an approved exemption applies under facility policy.

        All required licensure and certifications must remain current throughout the assignment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced hospital pharmacist who can work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other clinical professionals.

You should be comfortable managing changing priorities, handling frequent interruptions, making critical medication-related decisions, and responding quickly when urgent pharmacy support is needed.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as an:

        Inpatient Pharmacist

        Hospital Pharmacist

        Clinical Pharmacist

        Staff Pharmacist

        Acute Care Pharmacist

        Travel Pharmacist

        Decentralized Pharmacist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.