Staff Pharmacist

Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America Extraordinary Care. With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Guardian Pharmacy of Kentucky, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Why Guardian Pharmacy of Kentucky? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care. Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. Brand new location with opportunity for growth! We provide on-the-job training, family atmosphere and competitive pay! Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9 am - 6:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (schedule is subject to change and flexibility will be required) This is a part-time position and schedule will flex as needed due to business needs. We are committed to building a dedicated and compassionate team that prioritizes serving our community, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable populations. Our work centers on caring for individuals in assisted living and long-term care settings, where reliability and empathy are essential. Each day, our customers depend on us to make a meaningful difference in supporting their ongoing health and well-being. Ensure all prescriptions are filled according to order and regulations, accurately and in a timely manner and proper packaging according to facility. Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy • Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation • Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become “trusted advisor” • Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently • Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging • Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients' allergies, Incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc. • Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription, taking into account patient safety and legal limitations. • Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations • Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed • Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par • Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled • Oversee the work of all technicians and give feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance • Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or PharmD. Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines • Quality minded; Medical consulting experience preferred Ability to work flexible hours What We Offer: Compensation & Financial ~ Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only) Medical, Dental and Vision Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid holidays and sick days Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs. Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.