Job Details

Multiple locations within Lexington, KY | Day Shift + 1-2 Saturdays/Month
Nonprofit | Mission-Driven | Expanding Access to Care

Join our growing pharmacy team as we enter an exciting new chapter! As part of a strategic reorganization, we're integrating pharmacy services more deeply into our patient care model - creating new opportunities to expand access and impact lives across our community.

We're hiring for Staff Pharmacists.

These positions are based in two locations within the same city, with a daytime schedule and only 1-2 Saturdays per month- providing work-life balance alongside purpose-driven care.

At HealthFirst Bluegrass, a nonprofit healthcare provider, our mission is to deliver transformative, high-quality care to all- regardless of circumstance. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something bigger while helping shape a newly integrated pharmacy model.

If you're passionate about equitable care, collaborative teams, and being part of a mission that matters- we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Review Physician and Clinician prescription orders.


• Check Pharmacy Assistants' work for proper preparation of prescription including correct drug, directions, Physician, and patient name, refills and payor source


• Record information that is necessary to conform with State and Federal laws and regulations


• Instruct the patient about proper use of medications (or supervise the Pharmacy Assistant in this activity)


• Determine the appropriate course of action if a drug-drug or food-drug interaction occurs


• Interact with Physicians and other clinical staff as needed to answer questions regarding prescription information


• Participate in the evaluation and treatment of patients with selected diagnosed chronic illnesses per protocol


• Evaluate drug therapy regimens and make appropriate changes after conferring with clinical staff


• Edit and distribute the Pharmacy monthly newsletter if applicable


• Assist in maintaining and updating the drug formulary every six months if applicable


• Review patient records to determine the appropriate cause of action when a patient has no refills on a medication


• Interact with drug manufacturer representatives if necessary


• Place orders with selected pharmaceutical manufacturers and for all Schedule 2 pharmaceuticals if authorized to do so by DEA.


• Keep a running inventory of all Schedule 2 pharmaceuticals


• Provide back up in the absence of the Chief Pharmacist


• Supervise the actions of the Pharmacy Assistants while on duty


• Collect and organize daily prescription logs on a monthly basis


• Distribute reports to selected program areas when requested

Qualifications:

5 year Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and 5 years of ambulatory care Pharmacy practice experience.

6 year PharmD, PharmD/MBA, or Pharm/MPI with 1 year of practice experience.

Must be licensed to practice Pharmacy or eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky.

License/Certification:

Must be licensed to practice Pharmacy or eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky. Current CPR is required and must be maintained throughout the duration of this position.