Clinical Pharmacist - Hospital Drug Therapy & Safety

TJ Regional Health; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TJ Regional Health in Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team. The role focuses on dispensing medications, reviewing orders, and ensuring safe, effective drug therapy for patients of all ages.

Applicants should have a Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy, Kentucky licensure, and hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• B.S. or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Must provide evidence of meeting state mandated continuing education requirements upon request.
• Minimum hospital pharmacy experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate dispensing of medications.
• Reviews and interprets physician orders properly; screens for incompatibilities, interactions, contraindications.
• Contacts nursing personnel and/or prescriber regarding any questions on drug orders.
• Accurately fills drug orders using triple-check method.
• Accurately generates labels using proper format for dispensing not covered within the pharmacy computer system.
• Accurately enters patient orders onto computerized profile; rectify any duplication of therapy.
• Accurately prepares IV solutions, hyper-alimentations, epidural fluids using aseptic technique.
• Accurately compunds epidural infusions or other narcotic-containing products.
• Provides pharmacokinetic dosing and drug consults/monitoring as requested.
• Provides accurate, clinically-relevant drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients.

Skills

Broad pharmacy knowledge

Drug interactions & contraindications

Clinical pharmacology interpretation

Policy/guideline-based decisions

Pharmacy computer systems

Education

BS or Pharm.D. from an accredited College of Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy computer experience

Job description

TJ Regional Health in Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team. The role focuses on dispensing medications, reviewing orders, and ensuring safe, effective drug therapy for patients of all ages.

Applicants should have a Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy, Kentucky licensure, and hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for professional development.