Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Acute

Schedule: Full-Time | Varied Shifts | Primarily Dayshift Monday - Friday w/ Occasional Weekend and Holiday Responsibilities | 

Your experience matters 

 Centerpoint Health—Winchester is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Staff Pharmacist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Centerpoint Health—Winchester places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.

How you’ll contribute 

As a Clinical 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.

Clinical Pharmacy Services:

• Evaluate patient drug profiles to optimize therapy and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to improve medication therapy outcomes.
• Participate in medication reconciliation to ensure accurate patient medication histories.
• Provide pharmacokinetic assessments and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Attend interdisciplinary team rounds and meetings to support collaborative care planning.
• Promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use.

Pharmacy Operations:

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Perform the final verification of medications prior to dispensing to patients and loading them into automated dispensing cabinets.
• Supervise pharmacy support personnel to ensure efficient and coordinated services.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and safety regulations.
• Monitor drug usage to meet internal and external quality standards.
• Maintain proficiency in pharmacy-related computer systems.

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 morgan.gilbert@lifepointhealth.net 

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. 

EEOC Statement

“Centerpoint Health—Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health—Winchester is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”