Permanent - Hospital Pharmacist $10,000 sign on bonus - two openings

Healthcare Staffing Plus; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational Assistance

401(k) Match

Choice of Insurance Plans

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for a qualified pharmacy professional in Winchester, Kentucky, to manage drug therapy protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role includes evaluating medication orders, providing education to healthcare professionals, and managing patients in an outpatient anticoagulation clinic.

Ideal candidates must have a Doctor of Pharmacy or active KY Board of Pharmacy License, with a preference for those with hospital pharmacy experience. A competitive pay rate and benefits such as Paid Time Off and educational assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from school of pharmacy or provide an active license.
• Minimum 1 year hospital pharmacy experience or completion of PGY1 residency preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage drug therapy protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate medication orders for accuracy.
• Provide drug information and education to healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical knowledge and skills

Effective communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Active KY Board of Pharmacy License

Job description

Shifts: either (5) 8 hr shifts or (4) 10 hr shifts. Weekend coverage includes one major holiday and 1‑2 minor holidays, with backfill as needed for vacations. 1‑2 days of on‑call per week. Very rarely required to come on site; primarily occasional phone call.

Essential Functions

• Manages drug therapy protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews, interprets, and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential or actual drug‐related problems.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and pharmacy students.
• Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to order entry; checks for accuracy after filling by technicians.
• Maintains adequate knowledge of pharmacy automated systems and computer software.
• Manages patients in an outpatient anticoagulation clinic, including operation of point‑of‑care testing, evaluation of results, dosing, and scheduling.

Benefits

• Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Educational Assistance
• Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) Match
• Free Parking

Qualifications

• Graduate from school of pharmacy or provide an active license to serve as proof of education.
• Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
• Minimum 1 year hospital pharmacy experience or completion of PGY1 residency preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 10 days of hire; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 30 days of hire.
• License: KY Board of Pharmacy in good standing.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provision of the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision‑making, and problem‑solving expertise.
• Can‑do, team‑oriented attitude essential; able to work independently and interact easily with physicians, managers, and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements

• COVID vaccine with 2 shots and booster.