What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at CornerStone Staffing?
Pharmacist
Location: Brooks, KY 40109 | Onsite
Compensation & Schedule
• $45–$55 per hour
• Shifts scheduled between 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM EST
• Employment type: Contract with possibility to convert
• Start date: ASAP
Role Impact
The Pharmacist ensures safe, accurate, and compliant dispensing of medications while delivering high-quality patient care. This role supports both inpatient and outpatient services, safeguards regulatory compliance, and drives operational excellence within the pharmacy. Success is defined by accuracy in verification, strong patient counseling, staff leadership, and adherence to state and federal pharmacy regulations.
Key Responsibilities
• Interpret physician prescriptions and accurately dispense medications in accordance with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy regulations and federal guidelines
• Verify unit dose orders, IV admixtures (intravenous compounded medications), and prescription order entry for accuracy and safety
• Counsel patients on medication use, dosage, frequency, side effects, and potential drug interactions; resolve complex escalations
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, including performance management, scheduling, training, and compliance oversight
• Maintain quality assurance standards, controlled substance security, and required documentation/record keeping
Licenses & Certifications
• Active Pharmacist license in the State of Kentucky in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy
• Ability to provide verification of current license/certification upon submission
Clinical Skill Set
• Prescription verification and order review
• Inpatient and outpatient dispensing
• IV admixture review and validation
• Drug utilization review (DUR) and interaction screening
• Medication therapy counseling and patient education
• Controlled substance management and regulatory compliance
• Plan of care review for medication conflicts
• Escalation management and complex issue resolution
Preferred Skills
• Strong leadership and team supervision experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Legal Notice
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from CornerStone and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at: https://www.cornerstonestaffing.com/privacy
#SOUTHLAKE123