Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Acute

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, KY

79d • Onsite

About The Position

Clark Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Staff Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to hospitalized patients, ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use, and supporting clinical and operational excellence across the department. The pharmacist will also serve as a pharmaceutical expert and resource for clinical staff, promoting best practices in medication therapy and patient safety. 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. Clark Regional Medical Center is a 79-bed community hospital featuring updated technology including new and expanded services such as Diagnostic Services, larger capacity Emergency Services, home-like Labor and Delivery Suites, and a skilled nursing facility. The campus also includes a 45,000 square foot Medical Plaza housing the Clark Clinic, Diagnostic Center for Women, Center for Rehabilitation, Specialty Clinic and Anticoagulation Clinic. Where We Are: Winchester offers a truly original experience to all with so much to do and see. Just a short drive from Lexington, the “Horse Capital of the World,” and the Red River Gorge, you can experience all the beauty and excitement nature has to offer. Why Choose Us: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses Free Parking And much more… Position Summary: Clinical Pharmacy Services: Evaluate patient drug profiles to optimize therapy and ensure safety. Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to improve medication therapy outcomes. Participate in medication reconciliation to ensure accurate patient medication histories. Provide pharmacokinetic assessments and therapeutic drug monitoring. Attend interdisciplinary team rounds and meetings to support collaborative care planning. Promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use. Pharmacy Operations: Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness. Perform the final verification of medications prior to dispensing to patients and loading them into automated dispensing cabinets. Supervise pharmacy support personnel to ensure efficient and coordinated services. Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and safety regulations. Monitor drug usage to meet internal and external quality standards. Maintain proficiency in pharmacy-related computer systems. Additional Duties: Provide staffing support for the anticoagulation clinic, including patient education, monitoring, and dose adjustments. Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and hospital goals. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required; Doctoral Degree Preferred Licenses: Pharmacy License in the state of Kentucky Hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Residency training desired. EEOC Statement: Clark Regional Medical Center 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Pharmacy License in the state of Kentucky

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral Degree Preferred
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Residency training desired.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient drug profiles to optimize therapy and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to improve medication therapy outcomes.
• Participate in medication reconciliation to ensure accurate patient medication histories.
• Provide pharmacokinetic assessments and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Attend interdisciplinary team rounds and meetings to support collaborative care planning.
• Promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use.
• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Perform the final verification of medications prior to dispensing to patients and loading them into automated dispensing cabinets.
• Supervise pharmacy support personnel to ensure efficient and coordinated services.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and safety regulations.
• Monitor drug usage to meet internal and external quality standards.
• Maintain proficiency in pharmacy-related computer systems.
• Provide staffing support for the anticoagulation clinic, including patient education, monitoring, and dose adjustments.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and hospital goals.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
• Free Parking
• And much more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees