Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Acute

Lifepoint Health®; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, accident, and critical illness insurance

401(k) retirement package with company match

Employee well-being programs

Professional development opportunities

Free parking on site

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Staff Pharmacist for its Centerpoint Health-Winchester location in Kentucky. This full-time position involves verifying and dispensing medications, overseeing pharmacy operations, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure safe therapy. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have hospital experience.

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, financial protection plans, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that promotes employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Current pharmacy licensure in Kentucky is mandatory.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred; residency training sought.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate verification and dispensing of medications.
• Oversee pharmacy operations to maintain workflow in the hospital.
• Collaborate with staff to resolve medication-related issues.

Skills

Medication verification

Patient medication profiles

Collaboration with healthcare staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Staff Pharmacist

Schedule: Full-Time

Centerpoint Health-Winchester is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Staff Pharmacist you will be part of a mission to make communities healthier.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and efficient verification and dispensing of medications to support safe therapy across inpatient units, the emergency department, and outpatient services.
• Oversee day‑to‑day pharmacy operations by coordinating order entry, verification, and medication distribution to maintain timely workflow in a busy community hospital setting.
• Evaluate medication orders for clinical appropriateness, potential interactions, allergy concerns, and adherence to hospital formulary standards and policies.
• Support medication reconciliation by maintaining accurate patient medication profiles and resolving discrepancies during admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Provide guidance and oversight to pharmacy technicians to promote safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations.
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, and other hospital staff to resolve medication‑related issues and ensure timely access to needed therapies.
• Assist with the operation and troubleshooting of automated dispensing cabinets and other medication‑use technologies.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and cost‑effective medication stewardship efforts.
• Contribute to a culture of safety by identifying, documenting, and helping address medication errors, near misses, and workflow improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial protection & paid time off: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking on site.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a current pharmacy licensure in the state of Kentucky. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience: Hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Residency training desired.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Centerpoint Health-Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health-Winchester is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.