LifePoint Health

Staff Pharmacist, Acute

LifePoint Health$100K — $120K *
Paris, KY 40361In-Person
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
  • Strong understanding of medication safety and regulatory compliance
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and patients

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate verification and dispensing of medications
  • Oversee daily pharmacy operations and medication distribution
  • Evaluate medication orders for clinical appropriateness
  • Support medication reconciliation during patient transitions
  • Guide pharmacy technicians to maintain high-quality operations
  • Collaborate to resolve medication-related issues
  • Participate in medication safety and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance, and paid time off
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certification
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
  • Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Schedule: Full-Time | 

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. 

 

About LifePoint Health

LifePoint Health is a healthcare company that owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the United States. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. LifePoint Health's hospitals offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. The company is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. LifePoint Health is also dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through various community outreach programs and initiatives.
Learn more about LifePoint Health
Size
46,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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