Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 09-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Four 10-hour shifts per week, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM; includes weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $92 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review every prescription for safety, legality, and therapeutic appropriateness before dispensing, and collaborate with prescribers to optimize drug therapy
• Counsel patients clearly about their medications, expected outcomes, and proper use to improve compliance and reduce complications
• Perform chart reviews, medication therapy management, and recommend prescription refills for optimal patient care
• Direct and support pharmacy technicians and serve as a mentor and educator for pharmacy students and support personnel
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, formulary management, and clinical committees to elevate patient outcomes
• Provide drug information and staff education to the medical, nursing, and village teams

Qualifications

• Must hold an unrestricted, active Registered Pharmacist license in the state of Alaska
• Pharm.D. degree required (or Bachelor of Pharmacy with licensure prior to 2003 and 3+ years of hospital/ambulatory experience)
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
• Minimum 2 years of pharmacy experience in a hospital or ambulatory clinic setting
• ASHP residency completion preferred

Education

• Pharm.D. degree required
• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree acceptable for candidates licensed prior to 2003 with 3 years of hospital or ambulatory clinic pharmacy experience

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences and drug therapy
• Strong communication skills for clear patient counseling and interprofessional collaboration
• Proficiency with pharmacy software, computer systems, and medical record review
• Excellent math skills for accurate oral and IV dosage calculations
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make critical decisions
• Adaptability to handle frequent interruptions, changing workloads, and emergency requests

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid time off to recharge and explore
• Professional development and continuing education support
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Referral bonus program

Travel Perks: Explore Sitka, AK

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Sitka, Alaska: hike the trails of Tongass National Forest, kayak among sea otters in Sitka Sound, visit the Alaska Raptor Center, and enjoy world-class fishing. On your days off, take a scenic flight to see glaciers or spot humpback whales on a wildlife cruise.

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