Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Staff Pharmacist to join their team in Louisville. This role is integral to ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, enhancing clinical outcomes through innovative practices and advanced technology. The successful candidate will interpret medication orders, supervise pharmacy operations, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care. If you are passionate about clinical excellence and teamwork, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a supportive environment dedicated to community health. Apply now to be part of a growing family committed to innovation and quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with a minimum of a BS in Pharmacy.
• Kentucky Pharmacist Registration or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and dispenses medication orders while supervising production.
• Monitors medication preparation workflow for timely delivery.

Skills

Medication Order Interpretation

Compounding Products Supervision

Knowledge of Pharmacy Regulations

Patient Care Coordination

Inter-professional Collaboration

Education

BS in Pharmacy

PharmD

Kentucky Pharmacist Registration

ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency

ACLS Certification

Job description

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Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Apply locations Louisville, KY time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R25084352

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Baptist Health Pharmacy services are committed to ensuring the optimal, safe, and effective use of medications for all patients through advanced technology and innovative application of skilled personnel that will improve clinical outcomes and community health in a value based environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Interprets, profiles, and dispenses medication orders.
2. Supervises production of compounded products.
3. Maintains knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding pharmacy practice as well as Joint Commission standards.
4. Supervises department or assigned work area operations in absence of Manager or Director including scheduling appropriate staff coverage when personnel call in sick. Coordinates, directs, and reassigns support personnel time as appropriate.
5. Initiates, documents, and participates in department activities that promote positive patient outcomes. These activities may include, but are not limited to: Identifying medication process issues and implementing solutions, Participation in Code Blue activities, Drug Utilization Evaluations, Adverse Drug Event Reporting, Working with Inter-professional teams to optimize order sets, automated dispensing cabinet inventory, etc, medication related policies.
6. Assists in orientation and training of pharmacists, technicians, students and residents. Aids in performing competencies on staff, both new hire and annual, as required by Manager or Director.
7. Handles patient/staff complaints.
8. Monitors and coordinates workflow of medication preparation and delivery, working to provide timely delivery of medications. Works with inter-professional staff on patient care units to streamline medication processes to provide optimal pharmaceutical care.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:

1. Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with a minimum of a BS in Pharmacy with a PharmD preferred.
2. Kentucky Pharmacist Registration or eligible.
3. Hospital experience and completion of an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency preferred.
4. Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.