Pharmacist - $30,000 signing/retention bonus over 3 years

Meaningful Work Experience

Work beside some dedicated, altruistic people who are pioneers at heart. Some employees have given their entire careers and lives to serve a people who suffer from dire socioeconomic conditions and who still fish and hunt for subsistence. These native Alaskan peoples embrace and encourage family values and love their community. The Native Alaskan people believe that their elders are to be respected and valued. Some other employees will give these native people a portion of their career, benefiting from the rich cultural experience and receiving satisfaction from giving to an underserved people. Those that come to a place called Bethel, Alaska will also serve over 58 villages that span a territory the size of Oregon. Many of these villages still do not have running water. These people truly appreciate the medical assistance provided to them, giving those that serve respect and honor.

Fair Compensation

Compensation for your profession is market competitive. Benefits are excellent with extremely low co-pays for full health insurance. A single person pays just $10 bi-weekly, a family $30 bi-weekly. The retirement plan is also very good with a matching program in addition to a generous amount put in your retirement for each and every employee. We have a signing and retention bonus over the course of three years of $30,000. A very competitive relocation package offered.


Eligibility for Loan Repayment up to $20,000.00 per Year

In order to help assist these underserved people, the Indian Health Services (IHS) has loan repayment programs available. Loan repayment is not guaranteed with offer of employment, as all employees must apply directly through Indian Health Services. Since this is not absolutely guaranteed, we ask that you do not make this program your sole reason to come work in Bethel. Instead, look at it as a potential added bonus for serving your underserved fellow man.

Links to Loan Repayment Programs::


http://www.ihs.gov/jobscareerdevelop/DHPS/LRP/lrpsc.asp

Modern Technology Meets The Last Frontier


Although located in a area where no roads leads, incredibly, this JCAHO approved hospital is state of the art, and equipped with some of the finest technology on the market. If you wish to serve your fellow man, you will have the tools that will enable you to do so.

The Community – A Vast Wilderness Experience

Within just a few minutes from the city of Bethel, you can experience a solitude that you will not find in very many locations in the US. Nature abounds, fishing and hunting is plentiful, and if you wish to leave your house on a dog sled, just step out of your front door and GO! One of the employees has described this unique life, please read www.tundramedicinedreams.blogspot.com for information about the culture and life of Bethel and the surrounding villages.

The Opportunity

Both inpatient and outpatient opportunities are available. Inpatient pharmacists work the day shift, a 12 hour shift on a 7 day on/off rotation. Get paid for 80 hours when working 70.

Outpatient pharmacists also help stock the subregional clinics, serving as a type of mini-wholesaler.

We are looking for full-time, part-time, and temporary pharmacists. Travelers will be provided $75 per hour, plus round-trip transportation and lodging.

Last year pharmacy students are eligible for a scholarship to assist in living expenses while attending school. Current scholarships are $1000 per month for 12 months. Residency programs are currently being established with compensation given as a full provider.

Please check out our website at www.ykhc.org for further information.



Contact: David J. Friday

Professional Recruiter

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation

HR/Recruiting

P.O. Box 528

Bethel, AK 99559

Toll Free #: 800-478-8905 X 3

Direct: (907) 543-6347

fax: (907) 543-6385 or (907) 543-6061

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REQUIREMENTS
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 is required. Licensure, or the eligibility for licensure, in the State of AK is required. Be certified, or eligible to be certified in BCLS