Staff Pharmacist in Anchorage, AK

An opportunity exists for a licensed Pharmacist to provide essential coverage at a behavioral health facility in Anchorage, AK, supporting a team focused on pediatric and detox behavioral health services. This contract role is ideal for pharmacists with acute care or behavioral health experience looking to contribute immediately within a collaborative clinical setting.

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Schedule/Hours:

• Mondays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekly
• August 3rd – 7th, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily
• Potential additional weekday shifts as needed
• Weekend shifts are not currently required but on-call support may be requested

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform medication order entry using HCS Web EMR (onsite training provided)
• Review and verify medications via Omnicell automation platform accessed through Citrix/OCRA Remote Desktop (training included)
• Conduct drug monitoring and ensure safe medication distribution with pharmacy technician support
• Maintain compliance with facility protocols within a behavioral health context

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active Alaska pharmacist license required
• Experience in acute care or behavioral health pharmacy preferred
• Comfort with EMR systems and pharmacy automation technology
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a small clinical team

Additional Details and Benefits:

• Onsite orientation and training provided prior to assignment start
• Business casual dress code
• Staff includes one full-time pharmacist (Tues-Fri), one full-time pharmacy technician, and medical leadership currently on leave
• Contract duration: Approximately 8 weeks covering medical director of pharmacy’s leave
• Travel expenses may be considered for qualified non-local candidates

This role offers the chance to apply specialized pharmacy skills in a focused behavioral health environment and support critical patient care services during an important coverage period. Candidates ready to start promptly and make an impact are encouraged to apply today.