Inpatient Pharmacist, 1st/2nd shift

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Incentive

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacist to dispense, compound, label, store and ensure the proper use of pharmaceutical preparations. The role involves leading Pharmacy Technicians and advancing the goals of Norton Healthcare, with collaboration across physicians, nurses and management to optimize medication use.

The Pharmacist is expected to drive quality improvement indicators, support cost-effective operations, and participate in education for staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure and pharmacy degree required.
• Bachelor Degree or higher in Pharmacy.
• Doctorate Degree (DBS/Pharmacotherapy) desired.

Responsibilities

• Dispense, compound, label, store and ensure proper use of pharmaceutical preparations.
• Provide education to pharmacists, technicians and other healthcare staff as needed.
• Lead Pharmacy Technicians and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and cost management.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Education

Bachelor Degree

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

The Pharmacist’s role is to dispense, compound, label, store, and ensure the proper use of pharmaceutical preparations, contribute to the efficient operation of the department, direct the Pharmacy Technicians and advance the goals of Norton Healthcare. The Pharmacist uses the principles of pharmaceutical care to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes for individual patients. The Pharmacist may provide pharmacy-related education to pharmacists, technicians, other health care practitioners, and the public. It is expected that the Pharmacist shall exercise leadership in all matters related to the medication use process for Patients of all ages. This position requires a high level of interaction with physicians, nurses, patients, other health care providers, as well as pharmacy management in problem solving and project interaction. The employee is responsible for: supporting and facilitating the QI process through on-going development and monitoring of performance improvement indicators; growth and facilitation of Pharmacy work teams to meet quality, clinical standards of care; assisting the Director to provide effective and efficient use of all resources and for ensuring budget and value proposition targets are met. Work involves non-standardized tasks requiring professional judgment. Errors could lead to cost and quality problems for the Pharmacy Department.

As An Employee, You Will Have Access To a Variety Of Programs To Enhance Your Experience And Well-being, Including Learning And Career Growth Opportunities, An Employee Wellness Program, Employee Resource Groups, And Volunteer Opportunities. You May Also Be Eligible For Various Hiring Programs.

• Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs.
• Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.
• Employee Referral Incentive to thank you for networking and helping us to grow.
• Employee Assistance Program to provide access to well-being support should you need it.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor Degree
• Pharmacist

Desired

• Doctorate Degree
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist