Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care LTAC Expert

Kindred-Hospitals-3; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis is seeking a Pharmacist to compound and dispense medications in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and the medical staff. The role includes ensuring safe drug therapy, participating in performance improvement, and advising hospital leadership on regulatory and quality issues.

The Pharmacist will supervise technicians, maintain aseptic technique, and support clinical and education programs for adult and geriatric patients (ages 18+ to 65+).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree.
• Current state license in good standing.
• BCLS certification.
• Minimum of three (3) months of experience in pharmacy.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA and state guidelines.
• Experience in facilitating teams.
• Experience in writing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in‑service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and medical staff.
• Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel.
• Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.
• Determines appropriate therapy for adult and geriatric patients and ensures safe drug use.
• Calculates doses and prepares IV and other pharmaceutical preparations as needed.
• Maintains security of Pharmacy and controlled substances.

Skills

Fluent English

multitask management

Self-motivated

Attendance

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacist degree

Job description

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis is seeking a Pharmacist to compound and dispense medications in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and the medical staff. The role includes ensuring safe drug therapy, participating in performance improvement, and advising hospital leadership on regulatory and quality issues.

The Pharmacist will supervise technicians, maintain aseptic technique, and support clinical and education programs for adult and geriatric patients (ages 18+ to 65+).