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We are seeking an experienced Staff Pharmacist to support inpatient pharmacy services in Danville, Kentucky. Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Director, the pharmacist will oversee medication dispensing, drug therapy monitoring, medication reconciliation, and compliance with applicable pharmacy laws and hospital policies. Responsibilities Review, interpret, prepare, verify, and dispense medication orders, including STAT orders.
Maintain adequate medication inventory and follow established procurement procedures. Prepare, sterilize, and label parenteral medications and sterile solutions. Ensure appropriate medication labeling, expiration dates, and safe storage.
Maintain accurate pharmacy records, medication charges, and controlled-substance documentation. Perform medication reconciliation by obtaining patients’ home medication histories from patients, families, or pharmacies. Provide discharge medication counseling and education to patients and families.
Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, allergies, drug interactions, and appropriate dosing. Support antimicrobial stewardship by interpreting culture results and recommending treatment for UTIs, pneumonia, and skin and soft tissue infections. Perform pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring, as well as anticoagulation management.
Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions. Participate in medication-use reviews, quality assurance initiatives, and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities. Monitor medication storage conditions, refrigerator temperatures, and expired or recalled medications.
Support pharmacy staff training, education, and continuous quality improvement. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with federal and state pharmacy regulations. Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years of recent hospital pharmacy experience .
EPIC experience required. Successful completion of all educational requirements mandated for state pharmacist licensure. Current pharmacist license appropriate for the assignment.
BLS certification if required by the state. Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and medication-management skills. Required Clinical Skills Inpatient pharmacy operations and medication dispensing.
Medication reconciliation and discharge counseling. Antimicrobial stewardship and culture-result interpretation. Pharmacokinetic dosing management and monitoring.
Anticoagulation dosing management and monitoring. Sterile product preparation and medication safety. Controlled-substance management and medication-use review.
Additional Information
Day shift, five 8-hour shifts per week. Contract: 13 weeks. Setting: Hospital inpatient pharmacy.
Candidates must meet applicable state licensing requirements and have recent hospital pharmacy experience. Interested candidates: Apply today for this Staff Pharmacist opportunity in Danville, Kentucky, offering $3,507 per week.