FHC Clinical Pharmacist

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK

Under the direction of the Family Health Centers’ (FHC) Chief Pharmacy Officer, provides advanced pharmaceutical care to FHC patients as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsible for providing direct patient care, medication therapy management (MTM), and chronic disease management.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Conducts comprehensive medication reviews for patients with chronic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, human immunodeficiency virus, asthma).
• Collaborates with primary care providers to optimize pharmacotherapy and develop care plans.
• Provides direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services in a decentralized practice setting with physicians, nurses, and other personnel.
• Provides medication counseling and adherence support directly to patients.
• Manages medication therapy under collaborative practice agreements, including initiating, adjusting, or discontinuing medications where permitted.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team huddles and case conferences.
• Monitors patients for adverse drug reactions, interactions, and efficacy of therapies.
• Supports the management and compliance of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including auditing and reporting.
• Serves as a preceptor to pharmacy students and residents, as applicable.
• Assists in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and formularies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Serves as a key participant on FHC’s Quality Improvement (QI) Committee regarding quality improvement initiatives related to medication use and patient outcomes.
• Ensures pharmacy services comply with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Joint Commission, state board of pharmacy, and other relevant bodies.
• Supports pharmacy operations as needed.
• Engages in ongoing professional development in accordance with public health standards and licensing requirements.
• Participates in public health initiatives, emergency preparedness, or disaster response efforts as required.
• Performs related work as required.

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy.
• Possession of an active license in good standing to practice Pharmacy in the state of Kentucky (License must be clear of any actions that would prevent payment from Medicaid or Medicare).
• Possession of an immunization administration certification.
• Possession of a Naloxone certification.
• Must provide own transportation to work at other locations as needed.
• Must be available to work extended hours as necessary.

• Responds to patient and Family Health Centers needs via the telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person.
• Lifts and carries materials weighing up to 30 lbs., with or without assistance.
• Spends extended periods of time standing, climbing, and reaching.

Please note that this is a grant-funded position, only funded through 12/31/2026. That funding may or may not be extended.

• FHC - Portland
  2215 Portland Avenue
  Louisville KY 40212
  Pharmacy
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm
  Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  Sunday:
  Closed
• FHC - East Broadway
  834 East Broadway
  Louisville KY 40204
  Pharmacy
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  Sunday:
  Closed
• FHC - Iroquois
  4112 Taylor Blvd
  Louisville KY 40215
  Pharmacy
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
  Saturday & Sunday:
  Closed

• FHC - Portland
  2215 Portland Avenue
  Louisville KY 40212
  
  Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
  Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  Saturday: 8:00am - noon
  Sunday:
  Closed
• FHC - East Broadway
  834 East Broadway
  Louisville KY 40204
  Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
  Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm
  Sunday:
  Closed
• FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
  712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
  Louisville KY 40202
  Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
  Saturday - Sunday:
  Closed
• FHC - Iroquois
  4100 Taylor Blvd
  Louisville KY 40215
  Hours: Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm
  Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  Saturday & Sunday:
  Closed
• FHC - Fairdale
  1000 Neighborhood Place
  Fairdale KY 40118
  Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm
  Saturday & Sunday:
  Closed
• FHC - Southwest
  9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220
  Louisville KY 40272
  Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
  Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  Saturday & Sunday:
  Closed
• FHC - Americana
  4805 Southside Drive
  Louisville KY 40214
  Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  Saturday & Sunday:
  Closed

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