Clinical Specialty Pharmacist

Overview

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61‑bed independent non‑profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high‑quality medical services to our community since 1906. Accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, HMH is committed to excellence in patient care.

HMH offers comprehensive healthcare services through the following facilities and programs:

• Harrison Memorial Hospital – leading independent, not‑for‑profit hospital providing cutting‑edge medical care with a patient‑centered approach.
• Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – bring quality primary care to rural areas.
• EMS Office – highly trained Emergency Medical Services team delivering rapid response.
• Kid Town Daycare – childcare facility for employee families.
• Specialty Clinics – advanced specialty care including cardiology, orthopedics, and general surgery.
• Clinic Pharmacy – convenient personalized pharmacy services.

• Provide direct patient care within specialty clinics, evaluating and managing complex medication therapy through consultations and targeted chart review.
• Collaborate with prescribers and care teams to optimize specialty medication regimens using evidence‑based guidelines and patient‑specific factors.
• Educate patients on specialty medication use, side‑effects, administration techniques, adherence strategies, and lifestyle considerations.
• Conduct medication reconciliation, adherence assessments, and therapy monitoring during clinic visits, telehealth encounters, or proactive outreach.
• Coordinate prior authorizations, appeals, benefits investigations, and financial assistance to ensure timely access to high‑cost therapies.
• Monitor for drug interactions, duplications, contraindications, and adverse reactions, documenting all clinical interventions and care plans in the EHR.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, medication use evaluations, and patient/staff education to enhance specialty care delivery.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE‑accredited school of pharmacy.
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of Kentucky.
• Certifications (Preferred): Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) or Board Certification in a specialty disease state (e.g., BCOP, BCACP).
• Experience: 1‑3 years of pharmacy experience; prefer ambulatory care, outpatient, and/or specialty pharmacy exposure. PGY1 or PGY2 in ambulatory care or specialty disease state strongly encouraged.
• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  
  Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy and evidence‑based medicine; excellent communication and patient counseling skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team; proficiency with EHR systems and pharmacy management software; strong organizational and documentation abilities.

Must hold a Kentucky Pharmacist License.

This position reports to the Specialty Pharmacy Leader. It is a full‑time, first‑shift role. Travel is not required.