Baptist Health

Transitions of Care Pharmacist I

Corbin, KY Full time

Summary

Transitions of Care Pharmacist I
Full-Time-First Shift
BHCOR-Pharmacy I Corbin, KY

The Pharmacy provides pharmaceutical services to patients across the continuum of care. Services include, but are not limited to verification of medication orders, drug distribution, sterile product preparation, hazardous drug preparation and a meds to beds program for inpatients.

Baptist Health Pharmacy services are committed to ensuring the optimal, safe, and effective use of medications for all patients through advanced technology and innovative application of skilled personnel that will improve clinical outcomes and community health in a value-based environment. Transitions of care pharmacists are responsible for target interdisciplinary programs and clinical services and ensures pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout BH system. In these clinical roles, transitions of care pharmacists participate in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while supporting comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care in their assigned areas. They also serve as clinical resources and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. In their role, they may conduct practice advancement projects as well as patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Transitions of care pharmacists will serve as subject matter expert for their area of care.

Job Description:

Clinical Services Management, Development, & Outcomes 

  • Collaborates with physicians and healthcare team. 

  • Communicates effectively and solves problems. 

  • Provides medication therapy consultations and patient education. 

  • Participates in activities to improve patient outcomes (MUE, ADR reporting, drug monitoring, resolving therapy issues). 

  • Handles admission/discharge medication reconciliation. 

  • Ensures safe care transition from inpatient to outpatient. 

  • Supports Meds to Beds Program and outpatient therapy adherence. 

  • Assists with prior authorizations and medication cost issues. 

Medication Use & Formulary Management 

  • Assists with formulary management for safe, cost-effective medication use. 

  • Acts as pharmacy specialist for complex cases, adverse drug events, and drug shortages. 

  • Provides verbal and written medication consultations. Education & Training 

  • Stays current with pharmacy trends and shares updates. 

  • Coordinates education, training, and competency assessments. 

  • Precepts students and residents. 

  • Attends conferences and workshops as needed. 

  • Regulatory Compliance 

  • Ensures pharmacy operations comply with policies, regulations, and safety standards. 

  • Demonstrates commitment to Baptist Health values and quality practices. 

Requirements: • BS degree and one year Experience required.   Kentucky and Indiana Pharmacist License Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy (KY hospitals), within 30 days of hire date if you are a new registrant. If previously registered, you must have registration upon hire.  

 

Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE) 

  • Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance 

  • Life Insurance 

  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance 

  • Identity Theft Protection 

  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually  

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave  

  • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire  

  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)  

  • PTO Sell Back Program  

  • Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) 

  • Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support  

  • Retirement with Company Match 

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.