Staff Pharmacist - Tatitlek, Alaska

A short-term opportunity is available for a Staff Pharmacist to support a retail pharmacy in a critical access hospital in remote Alaska. This seven-week contract role involves working at the pharmacy window in a small community hospital setting, providing essential pharmaceutical services to residents.

Location: Tatitlek, Alaska (assignment based in Cordova, AK)
Contract Duration: 7 weeks, starting June 1
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (lunch break 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense prescription medications accurately to patients in compliance with regulatory standards
• Counsel patients on medication usage and potential side effects
• Assist the healthcare team in managing pharmacy inventory and ensuring safety protocols
• Provide excellent customer service within the retail pharmacy window
• Maintain detailed records and proper documentation of pharmaceutical activities

Qualifications / Desired Experience:

• Active Alaska pharmacist license
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Minimum of two years professional pharmacy experience, preferably in retail or hospital settings
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote, small-town hospital environment

Benefits & Perks:

• Employer-provided and fully paid housing located close to the hospital (note: no pets allowed in hospital housing)
• Opportunity to experience the unique lifestyle of small-town Alaska during the summer
• Engage with a close-knit healthcare team in a critical access hospital setting

This contract role is ideal for pharmacists seeking a meaningful short-term assignment in a remote location with scenic surroundings. Housing is conveniently arranged, making relocation to this beautiful Alaskan community manageable and comfortable.

Take advantage of this unique chance to practice pharmacy in a critical access hospital and enjoy the summer in Cordova, Alaska. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding role.