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Job description
This opportunity is for a Staff Pharmacist position within a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting. The role offers a 13-week contract starting immediately, ideal for pharmacists experienced in hospital or LTAC environments. Candidates with strong EPIC system knowledge and medication reconciliation expertise will be highly valued.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform medication reconciliation for discharge medication lists to ensure accuracy and safety.
Collect and verify patients' prior to admission home medication lists by communicating effectively with patients, families, and pharmacies.
Provide discharge counseling, educating patients and their families on medication regimens and safety.
Support Antimicrobial Stewardship programs by interpreting culture results and making clinical recommendations for infections such as urinary tract infections (UTI), pneumonia, and skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI).
Manage and monitor pharmacokinetic dosing, including anticoagulation therapy to optimize patient outcomes.
Qualifications and Desired Experience: Licensed pharmacist with prior hospital or LTAC experience.
Proficiency with the EPIC electronic health records system.
Strong clinical knowledge in antimicrobial stewardship and dosing management.
Excellent communication skills for gathering accurate medication histories and providing patient education.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Location: Nicholasville, KY
Job Type: Contract (13 weeks), starting ASAP
This role offers a challenging yet rewarding environment to apply your clinical skills and improve patient outcomes in an LTAC setting. If you possess the technical aptitude and communication skills required, this position is an excellent match.
Apply now to contribute your pharmacy expertise in a critical care environment and advance your professional journey.
Worksite address
nicholasville, KY, 40356, US
Who can apply
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