Job Description

Pharmacist
Location: Danville, KY
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Pharmacist

Location

Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate drug supply, oversee procurement of medications, manage controlled substances, and ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations
• Prepare, sterilize, label, and dispense parenteral and non-parenteral medications; fill and interpret drug orders including stat orders; ensure proper labeling and expiration dating of all sterile products
• Conduct monthly inspections of patient care units and pharmacy areas; monitor refrigerator temperatures; oversee removal and documentation of outdated or recalled medications
• Monitor patient drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose; detect and report adverse drug reactions; provide clinical consultation to practitioners
• Perform medication reconciliation for discharge medication lists, including gathering prior-to-admission home medication lists and providing discharge counseling to patients and families
• Participate in quality assurance programs, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings, and support ongoing staff education and training

Required Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license valid in the state of Kentucky
• Working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services including drug dispensing, documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system
• Strong communication skills for patient/family interaction, medication counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Antimicrobial Stewardship, including interpretation of culture results and knowledge of UTI, pneumonia, and SSTI treatment recommendations
• Experience with Pharmacokinetic Dosing Management and Monitoring
• Experience with Anticoagulation Dosing Management and Monitoring
• Familiarity with JCAHO accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Why Join Us

• Join a team that prioritizes patient safety and clinical excellence across all levels of care, offering an environment where pharmacists play a meaningful role in direct patient outcomes
• Opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare setting with involvement in clinical programs including antimicrobial stewardship and medication therapy management

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