Inpatient Pharmacist | Nicholasville, Kentucky

A healthcare facility is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to support its long-term acute care (LTAC) pharmacy operations for a 13-week contract starting immediately. This role involves managing medication procurement, ensuring compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations, and providing expert pharmaceutical care within the inpatient setting. The ideal candidate will bring hospital or LTAC experience along with clinical expertise and strong communication skills.

Location: Nicholasville, KY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Maintain drug inventory and ensure timely procurement, including emergency medication orders.
• Comply with all pharmacy-related legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications, including sterile parenteral solutions, ensuring accuracy and quality control.
• Conduct monthly inspections of pharmacy and patient care units to maintain medication safety and storage standards.
• Manage controlled substances with strict accountability.
• Participate in pharmacy staff training, orientation, and ongoing education programs.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams through clinical consultation, patient drug therapy monitoring, and medication reconciliation.
• Provide discharge counseling and medication education to patients and families.
• Engage in antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacokinetic dosing management, including anticoagulation dosing.
• Document and maintain accurate pharmaceutical records and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Support hospital accreditation efforts and promote continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications:

• Prior hospital or LTAC pharmacy experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records preferred.
• Strong communication skills for effective patient counseling and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Clinical knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacokinetic dosing.
• Ability to conduct medication reconciliation and patient education.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningful clinical pharmacy services in a dynamic inpatient setting. Candidates ready to make an immediate impact are encouraged to apply to join this important contract engagement.