Pharmacist Leader

**Job Summary**

The incumbent will utilize their expertise in pharmacy and leadership skills to provide exceptional patient care and promote safe and effective medication use within Catholic Health Initiatives. This role requires a strong understanding of pharmaceutical care, leadership, and communication skills to ensure the provision of coordinated and efficient pharmaceutical services.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Provide leadership in medication-related patient care to achieve safe and effective drug use.
• Supervise and direct the work activities of pharmacy support personnel to ensure the provision of coordinated and efficient pharmaceutical services.
• Act as a pharmaceutical expert and resource person to promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective drug utilization.
• Maintain a proper and adequate inventory of pharmaceutical supplies to ensure optimal patient care.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy and hospital policies and procedures to ensure efficient and integrated departmental function.
• Monitor and direct all drug usage within the corporation to ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Improvement standards established by internal and external regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and current state and federal pharmacy laws to ensure the provision of safe, legal, and uninterrupted health care services.
• Develop and implement processes for safe handling, disposal, and packaging of pharmaceutical waste, hazardous materials, and bio-hazardous regulated medical waste.

**Qualifications**

• Graduate of Pharmacy School
• Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a hospital pharmacist required

**Pay Range**

$74.34/hour