Pharmacist, Acute

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Doctor of Pharmacy–licensed pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care and collaborate with an interprofessional team. You will review orders, verify medications, and educate staff and patients across a broad patient population.

The position involves outpatient anticoagulation management, dosing decisions, and participation in quality improvement and continuing education initiatives within Lifepoint’s care network.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Current licensure with state Board of Pharmacy.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Manages drug therapy protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews, interprets, and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, patients, and learners.
• Documents interventions and outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement.
• Verifies medication orders for accuracy prior to entry; checks work of technicians.
• Participates in outpatient anticoagulation clinic activities including point-of-care testing and dosing.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under pressure

Rapid learning

Pharmacy software navigation

Effective English communication

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

License: State Board of Pharmacy

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

Tools

Pharmacy automation software

Clinical/pharmacy software systems

Job description

Coordinates and provides pharmaceutical care for patients, collaborating with the interprofessional team to optimize safe, effective medication use. Reviews and verifies orders, manages drug therapy protocols, educates staff/patients, and supports quality and regulatory standards. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• Manages drug therapy protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews, interprets, and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and pharmacy students.
• Documents interventions and outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement.
• Verifies medication orders for accuracy/completeness prior to entry; checks filled medications prepared by technicians; maintains proficiency with pharmacy automated systems and software.
• Manages patients in an outpatient anticoagulation clinic, including point-of-care testing, result evaluation, dosing, and scheduling.
• Participates in performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, sitting, keyboard entry, reaching, and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional kneeling and squatting; light to moderate non-patient lifting/pushing/pulling as needed. Occasional biological and rare chemical exposures may occur.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy. License: Current license with the state Board of Pharmacy. Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS preferred. Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Rapid learning and navigation of multiple pharmacy/clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.