Pharmacist - Danville, Kentucky

Job Description

Job Description

A pharmacist role is available for a contract position in Danville, KY, providing an opportunity to utilize comprehensive clinical and operational pharmacy expertise within a hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an adequate drug supply by timely procurement and annual inventory completion, ensuring compliance with all federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Prepare, sterilize, label, and dispense medications accurately, overseeing proper management of parenteral and non-parenteral products.
• Manage controlled substances with strict accountability, conduct monthly inspections of pharmacy and patient care areas, and ensure emergency drug stocks are available.
• Provide drug information and education to patients, healthcare professionals, and newly hired staff, participating actively in training programs.
• Engage in antimicrobial stewardship by interpreting culture results and offering recommendations; monitor pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation dosing.
• Participate in medication reconciliation, including gathering home medication lists prior to admission and providing discharge counseling.
• Support quality assurance initiatives, participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities, and promote continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and accurate pharmacy records, including computer system management.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Prior hospital or Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) pharmacy experience is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency in EPIC electronic health record systems.
• Strong communication skills for patient counseling and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Clinical knowledge in antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacokinetic dosing management.

This contract position is well-suited for pharmacists seeking to apply clinical knowledge in a dynamic healthcare environment while ensuring safe and effective medication use.

If your experience aligns with these qualifications and you are ready to contribute to comprehensive patient care, consider applying to this opportunity.

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