Lifepoint Health·Beckley, West Virginia
The Clinical Pharmacist manages drug therapy protocols and evaluates medication orders to prevent drug-related problems. They provide drug information to medical staff and patients while ensuring the accurate issuance of controlled substances.
Schedule: Full Time, varied
Your experience matters
Raleigh General Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Pharmacist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
At Raleigh General Hospital people are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.
How you’ll contribute
Manages drug therapy protocols as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential or actual drug related problems.
Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, and patients, and pharmacy students.
Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to order entry.
Checks for accuracy after being filled by technicians.
Maintains adequate knowledge of pharmacy automated systems and computer software.
Accurately and appropriately issues controlled substances to patient care areas.
Corrects and attends to all discrepancies with controlled substances as required by law.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Bachelor’s degree required
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Experience: 1 to 2 years as a licensed pharmacist with enhanced clinical responsibilities.
Licenses: Valid Pharmacy license from the state.
Required
Skills: Familiarity with organization and functions of each hospital department Leadership ability, integrity, and initiative required. Ability to solve problems effectively and handle stress in a positive manner. Maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration, and all hospital department.
Raleigh General Hospital cares for nearly 13,000 patients each year and treats more than 50,000 patients in its emergency room. We are accredited by the Joint Commission [https://www.jointcommission.org/who-we-are/why-work-with-us/], the nationally recognized accrediting agency for healthcare facilities. Raleigh General Hospital also offers instructional programs for nursing students as well as numerous allied health student extern programs.
“Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, a valid state pharmacy license, and BLS certification. One to two years of experience as a licensed pharmacist with clinical responsibilities is required.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in West Virginia are typically driven by steady healthcare demand in hospitals, clinics, and community settings, with employers looking for candidates who can work accurately and communicate clearly with patients and care teams. These positions can be competitive because they require an M.D. or D.O., board certification or eligibility within five years of residency, and West Virginia licensure or eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of patient-facing communication and basic computer use.