Pharmacist-Ambulatory (Heart & Valve Center)

Baptist Health System KY & IN; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY seeks a Pharmacist-Ambulatory (Heart & Valve Center) to provide advanced pharmacotherapy services for cardiovascular patients in a full-time, on-site role.

The pharmacist collaborates with cardiologists, clinicians, and nurses to optimize therapy, conduct reviews, educate patients, and support transitions of care within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacist license or eligibility in Kentucky.
• Clinical pharmacy skills in ambulatory care or cardiology.
• Experience with cardiovascular pharmacotherapy and chronic disease management.
• Strong patient care, counseling, and communication abilities.
• Proficient in clinical documentation and medication reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced ambulatory pharmacotherapy services for heart and valve patients.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and manage complex regimens.
• Educate patients and families on medications and disease states.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care pathway development.
• Assist with transitions of care, medication reconciliation, and QA initiatives.
• Document in the electronic health record and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Cardiology

Patient education

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

PharmD degree

Job description

Company Description Baptist Health, founded in 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky, is a comprehensive health system dedicated to improving the health of communities across Kentucky and southern Indiana. The system includes nine hospitals, an extensive network of employed and independent providers, and more than 400 points of care such as outpatient centers, physician practices, urgent care clinics, and diagnostic and surgery centers. Baptist Health employs over 23,000 team members and is the first U.S. health system to have all of its hospitals recognized by the American Nursing Credentialing Center with either Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® designations for nursing excellence. With nearly 1,500 employed providers and a large independent physician network, Baptist Health offers multidisciplinary, team-based care across a wide range of specialties. Candidates can learn more about the organization and its services at BaptistHealth.com.

Role Description

The Pharmacist-Ambulatory (Heart & Valve Center) is a full-time, on-site role based in Lexington, KY, providing advanced ambulatory care pharmacotherapy services to patients with cardiovascular conditions. This role collaborates closely with cardiologists, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and other care team members to optimize medication therapy, support evidence-based treatment plans, and improve clinical outcomes for heart and valve patients. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting comprehensive medication reviews, managing complex drug regimens, providing patient and family education on medications and disease states, and monitoring for efficacy, safety, and adherence. The pharmacist participates in multidisciplinary clinics, contributes to care pathway development, assists with transitions of care and medication reconciliation, and supports quality improvement initiatives and population health efforts. Documentation in the electronic health record, collaboration with pharmacy colleagues, and adherence to regulatory and organizational policies are integral parts of the position.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution and an active, unrestricted pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure in Kentucky.
• Candidates should possess clinical pharmacy skills in ambulatory care or cardiology, including experience with cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, chronic disease management (e.g., heart failure, anticoagulation, hypertension), and evidence-based medication protocols.
• Candidates should possess strong patient care and communication skills, including the ability to provide clear medication counseling, engage in shared decision-making, and work effectively with diverse patient populations and interdisciplinary teams.
• Candidates should possess skills in clinical documentation, electronic health record use, and medication reconciliation, with attention to detail, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Candidates should possess analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret clinical data, apply treatment guidelines, identify medication-related problems, and propose safe, effective solutions.
• Candidates should possess skills in time management, organization, and teamwork,