Clinical Pharmacist (Specialty Pharmacy)

Owned by the same family since 2004. Prescriptions run through PioneerRx, and most refills go out the same day. Weekends rotate, usually one in three.

We need a Clinical Pharmacist (Specialty Pharmacy) who can verify a high volume of orders accurately and still take time to counsel patients. Residency-trained candidates preferred for clinical positions. Retail pharmacists with strong immunization experience are also encouraged to apply. On site, Lexington.

What you'll do:

• Verify prescriptions and medication orders for dose, interactions, allergies and appropriateness
• Manage controlled substance inventory, perpetual counts and DEA records
• Resolve insurance rejections and prior authorization issues
• Report medication errors and take part in root cause reviews
• Check sterile and non-sterile compounding against USP 797 and 800
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns and check their work
• Counsel patients on new medications, side effects and adherence
• Respond to codes and help prepare emergency drugs

You'll need:

• PGY1 residency, or 3+ years of equivalent hospital experience, for clinical positions
• BLS required; ACLS for critical care and ED pharmacists
• Comfortable supervising technicians and delegating tasks
• Working knowledge of pharmacy systems such as Epic Willow, Pyxis or Omnicell
• Active pharmacist license in Kentucky, or able to obtain it by NAPLEX and MPJE before start
• Must pass a background check and drug screen

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, ambulatory clinic

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• 401(k) with 4% match

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Lakeland Apothecary.