Kindred Healthcare·Logan, West Virginia
The pharmacist is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and monitoring medications to ensure safe pharmaceutical therapy in an acute care setting. Key duties include verifying medication orders, compounding sterile products, and overseeing pharmacy technicians.
Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia.
Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area.
Logan Regional has earned the prestigious "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista.
Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.
Job Summary The Pharmacist is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and monitoring medications to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical therapies for patients in an acute care hospital setting.
This role includes verifying medication orders, providing drug information, compounding sterile products, and overseeing the work of pharmacy technicians to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Essential Functions Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, dosage, and potential drug interactions.
Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
Compound sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition solutions using aseptic techniques.
Provide drug information and consultation to healthcare professionals regarding appropriate medication use.
Monitor patient medication profiles for contraindications, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
Educate patients on medication therapy, potential side effects, and proper administration techniques.
Assist in maintaining the pharmacy inventory, including controlled substances, and ensure proper storage and security.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input on medication management and therapeutic plans.
Document all clinical activities and interventions in the patient medical record.
Assist in the orientation and training of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and regulatory standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using pharmacy information systems and medication dispensing software.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for identifying and resolving medication-related issues.
Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Education Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy required.
Licenses/Certifications Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of practice required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Sterile Products Certification preferred.
Experience Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
Experience in compounding sterile products and medication therapy management preferred.
Requires a PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and an active pharmacist license in the state of practice. BLS certification is required, and 1-2 years of clinical hospital experience is preferred.
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.
