Charge Pharmacist

Bethel​, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people. 

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health. 

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit 
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation – We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

Position Qualifications:

• Degree in Pharmacy (i.e., B.S. or Pharm. D.) from a school or college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) is required.
• Minimum of three years pharmacy work experience with demonstrated leadership abilities. 
• Supervisory experience preferred. 
• Experience in multiple areas of pharmacy (ie, outpatient, clinic, inpatient) preferred.

• Licensure in the State of Alaska is required.

• Be certified, or eligible to be certified, in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

• Proficiency with  MS-Excel, Word, Pyxis, PickPoint, ScriptPro, Cerner Millennium applications, Cerner Retail Pharmacy (Etreby), and  KRONOS iSeries Timekeeping systems.

• Ability to type 40 wpm, operate 10-key calculator and other standard office equipment. 

• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write detailed correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.  Must have excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills

• Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardized exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats.  Ability to make decisions in a timely manner on limited but adequate information.

• Must be able to complete a variety of tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload, and meet reporting and completion deadlines with attention to detail.  Demonstrated strength in process and procedure.

• This position requires an extremely perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels.  Must have excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.  As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to Corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.  Ability to influence, solve problems and successfully collaborate and communicate with all levels of management and internal/external YKHC customers.

• Directly supervises Pharmacy departmental staff.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

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Additional Information:

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. 

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)