Pharmacist - Travel Job

We're hiring a licensed pharmacist for a contract position in Fort Thomas, KY at a hospital where you will use clinical expertise to ensure the safe and thoughtful distribution of medications to individuals navigating a range of physical and mental health challenges. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active pharmacist license in the state of Kentucky required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy operations, including procurement, inventory control, and controlled substance management.
• Experience preparing, labeling, and dispensing sterile and non-sterile products, including parenteral medications.
• Experience with medication reconciliation, discharge medication counseling, and patient medication education.
• Clinical experience with antimicrobial stewardship, interpretation of culture results, and making recommendations for common infectious conditions (UTI, pneumonia, SSTI).
• Experience with pharmacokinetic dosing management and anticoagulation dosing/monitoring.
• Familiarity with pharmacy recordkeeping and regulatory compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws.
• EPIC experience required.
• Ability to conduct unit inspections, participate in Pharmacy & Therapeutics activities, and support quality assurance initiatives.
• Clear communication skills for gathering home medication histories and performing discharge counseling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of prior pharmacist experience preferred.
• Experience developing and delivering staff education and orientation programs.
• Prior experience in inpatient hospital formulary development and medication use evaluation.

Assignment Details

• Day shift, 5x8 schedule.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We value your commitment to patient care and provide a comprehensive benefits package beginning day one. Benefits include weekly on-time pay, full medical benefits, 401k matching, 24/7 recruiter support, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

You will contribute to medication safety, formulary management, sterile product preparation, controlled substance accountability, and clinical monitoring of patient therapy. You will participate in antimicrobial stewardship, medication use reviews, and Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee activities. You will support safe patient handling, infection control, and continuous quality improvement efforts that promote patient and employee safety.

Location Highlights

Fort Thomas offers access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions within short drives. The city is adjacent to Cincinnati, OH, providing urban dining and cultural venues within a 15–20 minute drive. Local points of interest include Ohio River waterfront access, nearby Devou Park with hiking trails and panoramic views, and quick commutes to state parks such as Big Bone Lick State Historic Site and the broader Cincinnati metro cultural district. The area suits clinicians seeking suburban living with convenient access to urban amenities and regional outdoor recreation.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.