An opportunity is available for a licensed pharmacist to provide critical coverage at a behavioral health facility in Anchorage, Alaska. This is an 8-week contract position supporting a small, dedicated team focused on acute behavioral health care across pediatric and detox specialties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform order entry using HCS Web EMR (onsite training provided)
- Conduct Omnicell medication checks through Citrix/OCRA Remote Desktop system
- Monitor drug therapy closely to ensure patient safety and compliance
- Collaborate with pharmacy technician on medication distribution
- Support on-call coverage as needed, with weekend hours currently not required
- Valid Alaska pharmacist license required
- Experience in acute care or behavioral health pharmacy preferred
- Ability to adapt quickly to onsite systems and workflows
- Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills in a clinical setting
- Mondays 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM weekly
- Additional weekday coverage August 3rd-7th, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Potential to cover other weekdays if needed during staff absences
- Small team with one pharmacist (Tues-Fri), one full-time technician, and a Director of Pharmacy currently on leave
- Business casual dress code
- Onsite training provided prior to start to ensure smooth onboarding
This contract position offers the chance to work closely with a behavioral health population in a supportive, focused environment. Local candidates are preferred, but travel expenses may be considered for qualified applicants outside the area.
If you hold an Alaska pharmacist license and have experience or interest in behavioral health pharmacy, this role provides meaningful short-term engagement with a reputable facility. Apply now to discuss this opportunity and contribute to patient care in Anchorage's behavioral health community.
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This position is listed as contract and able to be worked remotely.