Pharmacist, Acute

LifePoint Health

$95K — $115K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current pharmacy licensure in the state of KY
  • Bachelor’s Degree Required; Doctoral Degree Preferred
  • Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
  • Residency training desired

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate verification and dispensing of medications for patient safety
  • Oversee daily pharmacy operations and workflow coordination
  • Evaluate medication orders for clinical appropriateness and safety
  • Support medication reconciliation during patient transitions
  • Guide pharmacy technicians for efficient operations
  • Collaborate with healthcare staff to resolve medication-related issues
  • Assist with automated dispensing technologies
  • Participate in medication safety and quality improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to safety culture by addressing medication errors

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life, accident, and critical illness insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability and paid family leave
  • Higher education and certification tuition assistance
  • Loan assistance and 401(k) retirement plan with matching
  • Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
  • Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Schedule: Full-Time | Varied Shifts | Winchester & Paris | 

How you’ll contribute 

A Staff Pharmacist who excels in this role:

  • Ensure accurate and efficient verification and dispensing of medications to support safe therapy across inpatient units, the emergency department, and outpatient services.
  • Oversee day‑to‑day pharmacy operations by coordinating order entry, verification, and medication distribution to maintain timely workflow in a busy community hospital setting.
  • Evaluate medication orders for clinical appropriateness, potential interactions, allergy concerns, and adherence to hospital formulary standards and policies.
  • Support medication reconciliation by maintaining accurate patient medication profiles and resolving discrepancies during admission, transfer, and discharge.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to pharmacy technicians to promote safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations.
  • Collaborate with nurses, providers, and other hospital staff to resolve medication‑related issues and ensure timely access to needed therapies.
  • Assist with the operation and troubleshooting of automated dispensing cabinets and other medication‑use technologies.
  • Participate in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and cost‑effective medication stewardship efforts.
  • Contribute to a culture of safety by identifying, documenting, and helping address medication errors, near misses, and workflow improvement opportunities.

 

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Free Parking on site 

 

What we’re looking for 
Applicants should have a current pharmacy licensure in the state of KY. Additional requirements include:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required; Doctoral Degree Preferred
  • Experience: Hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Residency training desired. 

 

Connect with a Recruiter 
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing [email protected] 

 

More about Centerpoint Health—Winchester 

Centerpoint Health—Winchester is a 79-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Winchester community. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission, Affiliation with the Gill Heart Vascular Institute Affiliate Network, Leapfrog, and Affiliation with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network. 

 

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