Pharmacist

About the Position

Pharmacist - $50k sign-on bonus

Job at Norton Sound Health, Nome, AK

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Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family-focused care, participating in the day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy.
• Share responsibilities of clinical pharmacy services including:
  • Acute Care Pharmacy: order verification, monitor drug therapies and patient labs, sterile product compounding and oversight, provide drug information to nurses and physicians, counsel patients on their discharge medications, renal dose adjustments based on protocol.
  • Primary Care Pharmacy: provide drug information to nurses and physicians in the primary care center, proactive chart reviews, pharmacist refill authorization per protocol, anticoagulation services, adult and pediatric vaccinations.
  • Quyanna Care Center (Long Term Care): chart reviews, medication consultations, prescription preparations and medisets.
  • Outpatient Pharmacy: prescription entry, fill and verification; patient counseling; adult and pediatric vaccinations.
  • Village Health Services: prescription entry, Pickpoint optimization and expiration, village clinic inspections, community health aide support.
• Share an equal responsibility for drug therapy outcomes by working closely with physicians on medication selection and usage.
• Participate in the formulary review process, monitor drug usage and cost effectiveness, and adhere to current practice standards.
• Share preceptor responsibility for pharmacy students, provide staff education, and serve on P&T and other committees when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

• Education: PharmD - Pharmacy
• Experience: 2 years preferred or 1 year of post-graduate residency working as a Pharmacist or pharmacist intern, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge:
  • Above average knowledge and understanding of the principles of Pharmacotherapy, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics.
  • Knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding procurement, distribution, inventory, and management of prescription and nonprescription pharmaceuticals.
  • Knowledge of drug utilization and compounding standards and regulations.
  • Joint Commission requirements for Critical Access hospital pharmacy.
• Skills:
  • Ability to research clinical drug information and use drug therapy resources effectively.
  • Motivated to improve and strengthen clinical skills.
  • Above average interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
  • Ability to train and encourage teamwork among pharmacy staff.
  • Ability to educate patients appropriately.

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Physical Requirements

• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment.
• Sit less than half the workday.
• Stand and/or walk more than half the workday.
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch, and/or reach.
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time.
• Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks.
• Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds.
• Push or pull using up to moderate force.
• See and hear with normal acuity.

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Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard, or other harmful substances.
• Moderate travel is required (between 25% and 50% of the time).
• Travel is required via large aircraft.
• Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft.

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We Offer

• Sign-on Bonus: $50k
• Location: Nome, AK
• Job Type: Full Time
• Date Posted: 2026-10-01
• Expiration Date: 2026-11-29

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About the Company

Norton Sound Health Corporation is committed to providing exceptional care and upholding its vision, mission, and corporate values. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, cultural sensitivity, continual learning, compassion, teamwork, and pride. All employees should have general knowledge of typical office technologies and a broad range of skills centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.