Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to enhance patient care through effective medication management. This role involves interpreting and dispensing medication orders, supervising pharmacy operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Join a supportive environment that values your expertise and contributes to improved community health outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Hospital experience and completion of an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and dispenses medication orders for patients.
• Supervises production of compounded products and coordinates workflow.
• Handles patient/staff complaints and ensures timely medication delivery.

Skills

Medication Dispensing

Patient Care Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Clinical Outcome Improvement

Education

BS in Pharmacy

PharmD

Kentucky Pharmacist Registration

ACLS Certification

Job description

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:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job:

1. Interprets, profiles, and dispenses medication orders

2. Supervisions 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, etc.

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:

A. Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy with a minimum of a BS in Pharmacy with a PharmD preferred.

B. Kentucky Pharmacist Registration or eligible.

C. Hospital experience and completion of an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Residency preferred.

D. 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.