Pharmacist in Richmond, KY

Join a healthcare setting specializing in Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) as a Staff Pharmacist dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication management. This 13-week contract opportunity requires an immediate start and offers a dynamic environment where clinical expertise and communication skills are paramount.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform medication reconciliation focusing on accurate discharge medication lists.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and pharmacies to gather comprehensive home medication histories prior to admission.
• Provide discharge counseling to ensure patient and family understanding of medication regimens.
• Apply clinical knowledge in antimicrobial stewardship by interpreting culture results and making informed recommendations for conditions such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and skin and soft tissue infections.
• Manage pharmacokinetic dosing, including anticoagulation therapy, with ongoing monitoring and adjustments.
• Utilize EPIC electronic health records to document and support clinical decisions.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Previous hospital or LTAC pharmacy experience is essential.
• Proficient in EPIC systems.
• Strong clinical understanding of antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacokinetic dosing.
• Effective communication skills to facilitate collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and patients.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Schedule:

• Immediate start
• Contract duration: 13 weeks

If you are a pharmacy professional with LTAC experience ready to contribute to quality patient care through medication expertise and clear communication, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Consider applying to advance your career in a focused clinical environment.