Pharmacist

The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescription medications to patients, 
providing expert counsel to patients regarding the safe use of prescription 
medications, and ensuring that the pharmacy prescription services are provided in 
compliance with regulatory, policy and procedure requirements for accuracy, safety, 
and security. 
Primary Responsibilities 
• Dispense and oversee the filling of prescriptions to ensure that each patient 
receives the medications exactly as prescribed by medical providers. Ensure 
effective communication with providers, facilities, patients, and internal teams to 
provide patient focused accuracy, safety, and security.
• Provide patient consultations regarding safe use, storage, potential side effects, 
and drug interactions for prescription and over-the-counter medications. Respond 
to inquiries from patients and consult with prescribing physicians as questions 
warrant.
• Comply with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state Board of 
Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Food and Drug 
Administration by monitoring patient care and maintaining records for controlled 
substances. 
• Participate in inventory activities to remove outdated and damaged drugs from 
the inventory.
• Maintain effective communications with facilities to foster enduring business 
relationships and build customer loyalty. 
• Provide technical, policy, and regulatory guidance to pharmacy technicians to 
ensure that all medications are accurately dispensed, recorded, labeled, and 
stored for pick up or delivery and that all reimbursements for prescription 
medications are accurately processed and recorded.
• Assist with the maintenance of workflow, assigning pharmacy staff tasks required to 
maintain order and ensure an efficient and compliant pharmacy operation.

• Maintain a safe a clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, 
and regulations outlined by the Board of Pharmacy, accreditation standards, and 
company policy.
• Stay current on pharmacological knowledge by studying existing and new 
legislation and keeping up to date with current continuing education as required 
by NYS law. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Skills 
• Demonstrated excellence in attention to detail and the ability to successfully 
manage multiple priorities with a critical focus on accuracy and safety.
• Highly effective communicator with superior listening, understanding, speaking, 
writing, counseling skills in English.
• Proven ability to model excellent customer service resulting in improved customer 
satisfaction and enduring business relationships with facilities, patients, prescribers, 
and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of pharmacy operations, make superior 
decisions and meet expectations for productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.
Education/Experience Requirements
• PharmD in Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist (RPh) and active and in good 
standing licensure as a registered pharmacist in the state of Kentucky.