Pharmacist, Acute

Lifepoint Health®; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & disability coverage

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Pharmacist for the Acute unit in a full-time, day-shift role in Somerset, KY. You will coordinate pharmaceutical care within an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The position requires a Doctor of Pharmacy, Kentucky license, and strong critical thinking with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Comprehensive hospital services support patient care across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy license in Kentucky.
• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides pharmaceutical care to patients as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Manages drug therapy protocols and reviews medication orders for accuracy and safety.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, patients, and students.
• Documents interventions and outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement.
• Checks accuracy after pharmacist- or technician-filled orders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Ability to handle stress

Education

Bachelor's degree

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Who We Are

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Pharmacist, Acute

Full-time | Days

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

Where We Are

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary

The Pharmacist coordinates and provides the pharmaceutical care of patients.

• Manages drug therapy protocols as a 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, and 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

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree Required;
• Doctor of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy License in the state of Kentucky
• 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.

EOC Statement

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 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.