Pharmacist

📍 Multiple locations within Lexington, KY | 🕘 Day Shift 1–2 Saturdays/Month
💙 Nonprofit | Mission-Driven | Expanding Access to Care

Join our growing pharmacy team as we enter an exciting new chapter! As part of a strategic reorganization, we’re integrating pharmacy  services more deeply into our patient care model—creating new opportunities to expand access and impact lives across our community.

We’re hiring for a Staff Pharmacist.

This position is based in Lexington, KY, with a daytime schedule and only 1–2 Saturdays per month—providing work-life balance alongside purpose-driven care.

At HealthFirst Bluegrass, a nonprofit healthcare provider, our mission is to deliver transformative, high-quality care to all—regardless of circumstance. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something bigger!

👉 If you're passionate about equitable care, collaborative teams, and being part of a mission that matters—we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities 

• Review Physician and Clinician prescription orders.
• Check Pharmacy Assistants’ work for proper preparation of prescription including correct drug, directions, Physician, and patient name, refills and payor source
• Record information that is necessary to conform with State and Federal laws and regulations
• Instruct the patient about proper use of medications (or supervise the Pharmacy Assistant in this activity)
• Determine the appropriate course of action if a drug-drug or food-drug interaction occurs
• Interact with Physicians and other clinical staff as needed to answer questions regarding prescription information
• Participate in the evaluation and treatment of patients with selected diagnosed chronic illnesses per protocol
• Evaluate drug therapy regimens and make appropriate changes after conferring with clinical staff
• Edit and distribute the Pharmacy monthly newsletter if applicable
• Assist in maintaining and updating the drug formulary every six months if applicable
• Review patient records to determine the appropriate cause of action when a patient has no refills on a medication
• Interact with drug manufacturer representatives if necessary
• Place orders with selected pharmaceutical manufacturers and for all Schedule 2 pharmaceuticals if authorized to do so by DEA.
• Keep a running inventory of all Schedule 2 pharmaceuticals
• Provide back up in the absence of the Chief Pharmacist
• Supervise the actions of the Pharmacy Assistants while on duty
• Collect and organize daily prescription logs on a monthly basis
• Distribute reports to selected program areas when requested

Qualifications:

· 5 year Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and 5 years of ambulatory care Pharmacy practice experience.

· 6 year PharmD, PharmD/MBA, or Pharm/MPI with 1 year of practice experience.

· Must be licensed to practice Pharmacy or eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky.

License/Certification:

Must be licensed to practice Pharmacy or eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky. Current CPR is required and must be maintained throughout the duration of this position.