Community / Retail Pharmacist - PRN, Float

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Community Staff Pharmacist to assist the Community Pharmacy Manager with staff development, oversee dispensing and patient care, and support immunization delivery across Hardin, Hardin Pavilion, and Bardstown locations. The role emphasizes compliance with policies, 340B program integrity, medication safety, and transitions of care.

A Kentucky pharmacist license, PharmD or BPharm, BLS and immunization certifications are required within 6 months, plus travel to

Qualifications

• Kentucky license to practice pharmacy in good standing.
• Pharmacy degree (BPharm or PharmD) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Immunization certification within 6 months of hire.
• Community pharmacy experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Community Pharmacy Manager with staff development and operations.
• Provide direct patient care: drug review, counseling, immunization, and reconciliation.
• Ensure medication safety, documentation, and 340B program integrity as applicable.
• Oversee inventory management and controlled substance handling.
• Facilitate transitions of care between hospitals, patients, and pharmacies.
• Maintain compliance with policies, REMS, audits, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Patient care

Medication counseling

Immunization administration

Pharmacy operations

Drug utilization review

Education

Pharmacy degree (BPharm or PharmD)

Job description

SummaryThis position assists the Community Pharmacy Manager with the direction and development of pharmacy staff to optimize patient experience and delivery of services. The Community Staff Pharmacist provides direct patient care services including but not limited to drug regimen review, disease state management, medication counseling, adherence monitoring, discharge medication reconciliation, prescription dispensing, and immunization administration. Proficient with all steps of dispensing and verification workflows. This position is responsible for performing all pharmacy operations in accordance with accredited policies and procedures, ethical and professional practices, Board of Pharmacy, and State and Federal requirements. The Community Staff Pharmacist maintains appropriate patient record documentation for clinical and dispensing services. Adheres to best practices for medication safety and ensures appropriate documentation of medication events. The Community Staff Pharmacist is responsible for inventory management functions, including maintaining 340B program integrity as applicable to practice site.Job Description:Baptist Health is looking for a Community Retail PRN Float Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team! Float locations will be Hardin, Hardin Pavilion and Bardstown.Assists the manager with oversight of pharmacy operations and personnel.Supports the orientation, training, and development of community pharmacy staff.Ensures compliance with Baptist Health policies, 340B program (if applicable), accrediting bodies, REMS compliance, third-party payers (including audits), and state and federal regulations.Ensures timely completion of all claim and invoice reconciliation as needed by the Community Pharmacy Manager.Ensures adequate control and documentation of controlled substance ordering, receiving, inventory management, and dispensing in compliance with state and federal regulations.Maintains compliance with immunization protocols and ensures all staff have current training, including BLS CPR certification.Ensures the integrity of medications by assuring storage under proper conditions (e.g., refrigeration) and security.Monitors drug shortages and implements solutions to avoid therapy delays.Supports the development and implementation of strategies to eliminate or minimize medication errors.Reports Good Catches, Adverse Drug Events, and Medication/Fluid errors.Coordinates safe transitions of care from the hospital with patients, caregivers, other institutions, providers, and pharmacies.Ensures prompt and friendly service, prioritizing the patient's well-being in all functions and duties.Performs responsibilities of Community Pharmacy Manager during their absence.Minimum RequirementsKentucky Board of Pharmacy license in good standing.Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire.Must obtain Immunization certification within 6 months of hire.Community Pharmacy experience preferred.Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.Must be available to travel to Hardin, Hardin Pavilion and Bardstown community pharmacies as needed.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.