Inpatient Pharmacist, 7 on/7 off, 3rd Shift

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; 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, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Pharmacist to dispense, compound, label, and ensure proper use of pharmaceutical preparations while guiding the Pharmacy team toward quality care.

The role emphasizes leadership in the medication-use process and collaboration with clinicians to optimize patient outcomes. The pharmacist will participate in education for staff, other health care providers, and the public, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in QI

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required.
• Board certified pharmacotherapy specialist preferred.
• Pharmacist license and active practice in Kentucky preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense, compound, label, store, and ensure proper use of pharmaceutical preparations.
• Lead Pharmacy Technicians and advance quality improvement in the department.
• Provide education to staff, practitioners, and the public on pharmaceutical care.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Pharmacist

Doctorate Degree

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist

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

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor Degree
• Pharmacist

Desired:

• Doctorate Degree
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist