Rheumatology Clinical Pharmacist, OPA - Anchorage, Full-time
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Clinical Pharmacist to join our Rheumatology team. This full-time, in-office role is ideal for a pharmacist passionate about collaborative care, clinical research, and patient education. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing complex medication regimens, supporting clinical operations, and enhancing patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispensary Management: Oversee and support operations of the in-office dispensary, ensuring compliance, inventory control, and efficient medication distribution.
• Clinical Collaboration: Work closely with rheumatologists to manage complex medication regimens, including biologics and DMARDs.
• Medication Reconciliation: Conduct thorough reviews of patient medications to identify and resolve discrepancies, monitor for drug interactions, and assess for adverse effects.
• Lab Monitoring & Protocols: Assist with lab result interpretation, medication refill protocols, and prior authorization processes, including handling denials.
• Patient Education: Provide comprehensive counseling on medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Vaccine Administration: Administer vaccines as needed in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Research Support: Participate in and support clinical research initiatives within the rheumatology department.
• Additional Duties: Perform other pharmacy-related tasks as assigned to support the team and improve patient care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active pharmacist license in the state of Alaska (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience in rheumatology, immunology, or specialty pharmacy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of biologics, DMARDs, and chronic disease management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Core Competencies

- Synergy: Through collaboration & continuation improvement

- Empathy: Through compassion & patient-centered care

- Integrity: Through trust & ethical accountability

- Optimization: Through operational efficiency

The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.

Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.

OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who embrace our same core values and possess a daily renewed attitude of excellence.

OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.

OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.