Community Pharmacist - PRN Float - Lexington

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

This position assists the Community Pharmacy Manager with the direction and development of pharmacy staff to optimize patient experience and delivery of services. The Community Staff Pharmacist provides direct patient care services including but not limited to drug regimen review, disease state management, medication counseling, adherence monitoring, discharge medication reconciliation, prescription dispensing, and immunization administration. Proficient with all steps of dispensing and verification workflows. This position is responsible for performing all pharmacy operations in accordance with accredited policies and procedures, ethical and professional practices, Board of Pharmacy, and State and Federal requirements. The Community Staff Pharmacist maintains appropriate patient record documentation for clinical and dispensing services. Adheres to best practices for medication safety and ensures appropriate documentation of medication events. The Community Staff Pharmacist is responsible for inventory management functions, including maintaining 340B program integrity as applicable to practice site.

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Community Retail PRN Float Pharmacist to join our team at Baptist Health Lexington!

Assists the manager with oversight of pharmacy operations and personnel.

Supports the orientation, training, and development of community pharmacy staff.

Ensures compliance with Baptist Health policies, 340B program (if applicable), accrediting bodies, REMS compliance, third-party payers (including audits), and state and federal regulations.

Ensures timely completion of all claim and invoice reconciliation as needed by the Community Pharmacy Manager.

Ensures adequate control and documentation of controlled substance ordering, receiving, inventory management, and dispensing in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Maintains compliance with immunization protocols and ensures all staff have current training, including BLS CPR certification.

Ensures the integrity of medications by assuring storage under proper conditions (e.g., refrigeration) and security.

Monitors drug shortages and implements solutions to avoid therapy delays.

Supports the development and implementation of strategies to eliminate or minimize medication errors.

Reports Good Catches, Adverse Drug Events, and Medication/Fluid errors.

Coordinates safe transitions of care from the hospital with patients, caregivers, other institutions, providers, and pharmacies.

Ensures prompt and friendly service, prioritizing the patient's well-being in all functions and duties.

Performs responsibilities of Community Pharmacy Manager during their absence.

Minimum Requirements

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy license in good standing.

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Community Pharmacy experience preferred.

Must obtain Immunization certification within 6 months.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26098138