Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Acute

Lifepoint Health®; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Free parking on site

Education assistance

Job summary

Centerpoint Health-Winchester is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to ensure safe and accurate dispensing across inpatient units, ED, and outpatient services. The role includes supervising pharmacy staff, supporting medication reconciliation, and collaborating with clinicians to optimize therapy.

The position requires current KY licensure, a Bachelor’s degree (Doctoral preferred), and hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Current KY pharmacy licensure is required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred; residency training desired.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Doctoral Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify and dispense medications across inpatient units, ED, and outpatient services.
• Oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations including order entry, verification, and distribution.
• Evaluate medication orders for clinical appropriateness and formulary adherence.
• Support medication reconciliation and resolve discrepancies at admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Provide guidance to pharmacy technicians to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to resolve medication-related issues.
• Assist with operation and troubleshooting of automated dispensing cabinets and other technologies.
• Engage in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement, and cost-effective stewardship.

Skills

Pharmacy licensure KY

Hospital pharmacy experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree required; Doctoral Degree preferred

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time | Varied Shifts | Winchester & Paris |
Your Experience Matters
Centerpoint Health-Winchester is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Staff Pharmacist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More About Our Team
Centerpoint Health-Winchester places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.
How You'll Contribute
A Staff Pharmacist who excels in this role:

• Ensure accurate and efficient verification and dispensing of medications to support safe therapy across inpatient units, the emergency department, and outpatient services.
• Oversee day‑to‑day pharmacy operations by coordinating order entry, verification, and medication distribution to maintain timely workflow in a busy community hospital setting.
• Evaluate medication orders for clinical appropriateness, potential interactions, allergy concerns, and adherence to hospital formulary standards and policies.
• Support medication reconciliation by maintaining accurate patient medication profiles and resolving discrepancies during admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Provide guidance and oversight to pharmacy technicians to promote safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations.
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, and other hospital staff to resolve medication‑related issues and ensure timely access to needed therapies.
• Assist with the operation and troubleshooting of automated dispensing cabinets and other medication‑use technologies.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and cost‑effective medication stewardship efforts.
• Contribute to a culture of safety by identifying, documenting, and helping address medication errors, near misses, and workflow improvement opportunities.

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.
• Free Parking on site

What We\'re Looking For
Applicants should have a current pharmacy licensure in the state of KY. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Bachelor\'s Degree Required; Doctoral Degree Preferred
• Experience: Hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Residency training desired.

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing [e-mail]
More About Centerpoint Health-Winchester
Centerpoint Health-Winchester is a 79-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Winchester community. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission, Affiliation with the Gill Heart Vascular Institute Affiliate Network, Leapfrog, and Affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network.
EEOC Statement
"Centerpoint Health-Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health-Winchester is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
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.