Pharmacist

About Company: About Us: Since 2003 Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky (PCCEK) has been providing the mountains with the highest quality health care. Our goal is to create a central medical hub with care for all your medical needs in one place. You no longer need to drive to multiple locations for medical, dental, mental or pharmacy care.

At PCCEK all these services are provided under one roof. Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky offers a full range of medical and diagnostic services for your entire family. Our primary function and purpose is prevention and treatment of disease, injury, and disability. We achieve this by evaluation, examination, the use of various procedures, and patient education.

Our goal is to aid patients in achieving their maximum potential. PCCEK is recognized, as a Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee of Quality Assurance. A Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of health care delivery that is held to national standards, encompassing all of your health care needs, from preventive care to chronic disease management.

Patients receive care that is coordinated, accessible, and comprehensive. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to promoting your health and well-being. Being a Patient-Centered Medical Home is just another step we are taking to advance the health of you and your family. Equal Opportunity Employer: Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky’s policy is not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.

Also, to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

This policy shall apply to all employment actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Role

As a Pharmacist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for patients across various healthcare settings. You will be responsible for dispensing prescription medications accurately while providing expert advice on drug interactions, side effects, and proper medication usage.

Your role

will involve collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy management and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, you will contribute to hospital and retail pharmacy operations, including immunization services and patient counseling. Ultimately, your expertise will support the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care that enhances patient health and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution. Valid pharmacist license or registration as required by the relevant regulatory authority. Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacoeconomics and medication therapy management. Experience in hospital, clinical, or retail pharmacy settings. Strong understanding of pharmacy benefit management and immunization protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

Postgraduate residency or specialized certification in clinical pharmacy or pharmacotherapy. Experience with advanced patient counseling techniques and chronic disease management. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy management software. Training in compounding and manual dexterity skills for specialized medication preparation.

Continuing education in emerging pharmaceutical practices and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Conduct medication therapy management to assess, monitor, and optimize patient medication regimens. Provide patient counseling on medication use, potential side effects, and health maintenance. Collaborate with healthcare teams in hospital and clinical pharmacy settings to ensure coordinated patient care.

Manage pharmacy benefit programs and maintain accurate records of medication inventory and transactions. Stay current with pharmacoeconomics to support cost-effective medication use and formulary decisions. Skills: The required skills such as pharmacoeconomics and medication therapy management are essential for evaluating and optimizing medication use to ensure cost-effectiveness and patient safety.

Hospital and clinical pharmacy expertise enable the pharmacist to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and manage complex medication regimens. Retail pharmacy skills, including patient counseling and immunization, are vital for direct patient interaction and promoting public health. Pharmacy benefit management knowledge supports navigating insurance and formulary systems to maximize patient access to medications.

Manual dexterity is crucial for the precise preparation and dispensing of medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety standards.