Job Description:

Clinical Pharmacist ED

Full-Time I Second Shift

Hospital Pharmacy I Lexington, KY

The Department of Pharmacy Services of Baptist Health Lexington provides pharmaceutical services to patients across the continuum of care. These services include, but are not limited to verification of medication orders, drug distribution, sterile product preparation, hazardous drug preparation, and utilization of automated dispensing cabinets. In addition, decentralized pharmacists provide services such as management of pharmacy dosing consults, provision of drug information, therapeutic recommendations, and participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds.

Description for Pharmacist:

Works collaboratively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to develop programs/guidelines that improve practice and patient outcomes.Communicates with a high level of skill to interact with physicians, R.N.’s, patients, and other healthcare providers. Ability to problem solve.Provides verbal and written consultations concerning medication therapy daily.Provides education to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members as requested.Initiates, documents, and participates in department activities that promote positive patient outcomes. These activities may include, but are not limited to: MUE, ADR reporting, resolving drug therapy questions, therapeutic drug monitoring, identifying drug interactions and allergies, direct contact with prescribers to clarify major problem orders, and non-formulary drug requests.Responds to medical emergencies within unit as assigned including Stroke Alerts and Code Blues.Assist nursing in the utilization of programmable pumps to promote safe drug administration in internal medicine areas. • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide evidence-based therapy recommendations as appropriate (when applicable).

Requirements:

3 years of experience.Completion of PGY-1 or PGY-2 ASHP, accredited Pharmacy residency in area of practice.Board of Certification in Specialist within one year.Current Kentucky pharmacist license.  BLS/ACLS within 6 months.

Benefits:

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annuallyCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hireBereavement Leave (includes pets)PTO Sell Back ProgramCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

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.