Pharmacist, Inpatient (PRN - Alternating Weekends)

Memorial Physician Practices; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist to provide essential weekend coverage every other Saturday and Sunday, at our 50-bed inpatient rehab facility. The role offers autonomy with a small interdisciplinary team and structured weekend schedule.

Candidates should have a PharmD or BS Pharmacy, current state license, and hospital pharmacy experience; onboarding will be provided. This PRN position supports medication management, verification of orders, and patient care in a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy; BS Pharm or PharmD required.
• Current state license to practice pharmacy.
• Two years hospital pharmacy experience preferred; residency or BCPS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician medication orders for accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor medication management processes and identify risk points; drive quality improvements.
• Verify and approve work by Pharmacy Technicians; provide coaching.
• Order, receive, and store medications to maintain integrity and compliance.
• Review patient-specific drug therapy for indications, dosing, interactions, and contraindications.
• Perform anticoagulant monitoring and communicate dose recommendations.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Pharmacist licensure

Collaborative care

Education

BS Pharm or PharmD

Residency or BCPS preferred

Job description

Pharmacist, PRN

Rotating weekends

Who we are:

St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.
Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Your experience matters

St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a 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.

How you’ll contribute

We are seeking a pharmacist to provide essential weekend coverage every other Saturday and Sunday. This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists who enjoy autonomy, collaboration with a small interdisciplinary team, and a predictable schedule. Weekend pharmacy services are provided by a single on‑duty pharmacist at a 50-bed St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital. After a thorough training and orientation period, the weekend pharmacist will independently manage pharmacy operations for the hospital. Prior hospital pharmacy experience is strongly preferred, but supportive onboarding will be provided to ensure the candidate feels confident and prepared

Qualifications and requirements

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy; BS Pharm or PharmD required; accredited clinical residency or BCPS certification preferred.

Licensure:

Current state license to practice pharmacy.

Experience:

Two (2) years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

About the position

• Verify physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness; clarify and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and evaluate the critical processes of medication management (e.g., selection, storage, ordering/transcribing, preparation/dispensing, administration support, and monitoring); identify risk points and drive continuous quality and performance improvement with clinicians.
• Verify and approve work performed by Pharmacy Technician(s); provide coaching and feedback.
• Order, receive, and store medications to maintain integrity, security, and compliance.
• Review patient‑specific drug therapy for indications, dosing, interactions, contraindications, and duplication; promote rational, evidence-based therapy and document interventions.
• Perform anticoagulant monitoring and communicate dose/therapy recommendations per protocol or provider order.

EEOC Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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.