Pharmacist, Acute

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Centerpoint Health—Winchester, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring safe and effective medication therapy across various hospital units. The team is dedicated to a culture of safe and compassionate care, aiming to make communities healthier.

Requirements

• Current pharmacy licensure in the state of KY.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral Degree Preferred
• Residency training desired.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free Parking on site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level