Community / Retail Pharmacist - PRN Floater

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Community Retail PRN Float Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team. The float roles will involve coverage at Baptist Health Hardin, Hardin Pavilion and Bardstown locations as needed.

The role supports pharmacy operations, staff development, regulatory compliance, and safe dispensing. Must hold KY pharmacist license, BLS, and immunization credentials with ability to travel among KY sites.

Qualifications

• Kentucky Board of Pharmacy license in good standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Immunization certification within 6 months.
• Community Pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager with oversight of pharmacy operations and personnel.
• Support orientation, training, and development of staff.
• Ensure compliance with policies, 340B program, accrediting bodies, REMS, payers, audits, and regulations.
• Complete claim and invoice reconciliation as needed by the Community Pharmacy Manager.
• Control and document ordering, receiving, inventory and dispensing of controlled substances.
• Maintain immunization protocols and staff training including BLS.
• Ensure proper storage and security of medications.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Doctorate of Pharmacy

Job description

Summary

This 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! The float locations will be Baptist Health Hardin, Hardin Pavilion and Bardstown as needed.

• 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 Requirements

• Kentucky Board of Pharmacy license in good standing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Community Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must obtain Immunization certification within 6 months.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be available to travel to other community pharmacies within KY as needed (Baptist Health Hardin, Hardin Pavilion and Bardstown).

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.