Clinical Pharmacist Jobs in Kentucky
Clinical Pharmacist jobs in Kentucky are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in hospital systems, ambulatory care clinics, and integrated health networks serving both urban and rural communities. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the primary hiring metros, home to major employers such as Norton Healthcare, UK HealthCare, and Baptist Health. The most sought-after specialties in the state are oncology pharmacy, critical care, and ambulatory care clinical pharmacy. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description Summary:
The Clinical Pharmacist is a licensed professional who is responsible for providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to Option Care patients in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Option Care, pharmacy practice professional standards, and applicable regulatory entities. This is an entry level position into the practice of clinical pharmacy in the alternate setting. The staff Clinical Pharmacist coordinates patient services with the Nursing Department, monitors patient progress toward goals and educates patients, caregivers, staff and other professionals regarding appropriate medication use.Job Description:
Job Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)
- Determines the suitability of individual patients for home care. Collects and organizes all patient-specific information needed to determine the suitability of patients for home care. Assesses patients' suitability for home care in accordance with Option Care policies. Medical condition and prescribed medication therapy suitable for home care services and prognosis with clearly defined outcome goals.
- Designs, recommends, monitors and evaluates patient-specific pharmacy care plans for the pharmacotherapy of home care patients. When appropriate, makes suitable recommendations for modifications in the prescribed medication therapy or monitoring parameters for a home care patient. Collects and organizes patient-specific information needed to prevent, detect, and resolve medication-related problems and to make appropriate medication therapy recommendations. Appropriate monitoring parameters are identified for each patient. Completes nutritional assessment of patients and makes appropriate recommendation.
- Modifies the pharmacy care plans for home care patients based on evaluation of monitoring data and other pertinent patient-specific information. Competent in use of pharmacokinetic principles and formulas. Competent in assessing patient laboratory values.
- Provides medication-use education to Option Care staff, other professionals, home care patients and/or their caregivers. Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to home care patients and/or their caregivers.
- Ensures continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the home and other patient-care settings. Uses a systematic procedure to communicate pertinent patient information to and from the home and other patient-care settings. Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate techniques and following Option Care policies and procedures. Accurately calibrates equipment. Prepares medications so they are appropriately concentrated, without incompatibilities, stable, and appropriately stored. Adheres to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices. Prepares labels that conform to the organization's policies and procedures. Medication contains all necessary and/or appropriate ancillary labels. Inspects the final medication before dispensing. Assures presence of authorization to dispense. Complies with state/federal laws and USP standards, including Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance regulations set forth by the state and DEA. Complies with policies regarding the perpetual inventory systems for schedule II narcotics, controlled substances and other medications subject to diversion.
- Manages the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medication administration equipment and medication-related equipment used in the management of home care patients. Accurately programs, maintains and gives advice to others on the use and maintenance of all medication administration and medication-related equipment used by Option Care. Participates in the process for assessing, managing, and reporting medication-related incidents and equipment error and/or failures. Accurately completes QAR documents according to the Option Care policy. Monitors and reports discrepancies in perpetual inventory systems for schedule II narcotics and other medications subject to diversion.
- Provides concise, applicable, and timely response to requests for drug information from health care providers and home care patients. Formulates responses to drug information requests based on analysis of the literature. Attends educational seminars or participates in other CEU opportunities in order to promote professional competency and complies with state mandated CEU requirements.
- Manages the use of investigational drug products according to established regulations and Option Care policies and procedures. Utilizes pharmacy support personnel effectively. Prioritizes the workload and organizes the workflow, taking into account available resources. Needed work is accomplished in the time available. Ensures the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support personnel.
- In all activities, complies with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information. Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Basic Education and/or Experience Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Current, active Pharmacy license as granted by the State Board of Pharmacy
- One of the following: One of the following: (a) At least one 1 year of experience in sterile IV admixture procedures (b) knowledge of non-sterile compounding, immunizations and medication therapy management (MTM) (c) completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program, (d) completion of an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience associated with an accredited school of pharmacy or (e) equivalent experience as approved by the Vice President (VP) of Pharmacy and/or Sr. Vice President (SVP) of Clinical Services
Basic Qualifications
- Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Basic level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: opening a document, cutting, pasting and aligning text, selecting font type and size, changing margins and column width, sorting, inserting bullets, pictures and dates, using find and replace, undo, spell check, track changes, review pane and/or print functions).
- Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: opening a workbook, inserting a row, selecting font style and size, formatting cells as currency, using copy, paste and save functions, aligning text, selecting cells, renaming a worksheet, inserting a column, selecting a chart style, inserting a worksheet, setting margins, selecting page orientation, using spell check and/or printing worksheets).
- Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: inserting, rearranging, hiding and deleting slides, navigating between slides, increasing list level, adding, centering and editing text, changing views, inserting a table or a note, moving objects, printing outline view and/or running a slide show).
Travel Requirements: (if required)
None
Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs)
- Completion of an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency Program or an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience associated with an accredited school of pharmacy
- Experience in home care, hospital or other clean room setting
Management Requirements:
At least 1 year of experience in indirect management of team members, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to other team members.
May perform other duties as assigned
Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below:
Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Pay Range is $109,266.31-$182,095.50Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time off
- Bonding Time Off
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- HSA Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- myFlexPay
- Family Support
- Mental Health Services
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Award/Recognition Programs
Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Posted: Aug 25, 2026
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical pharmacist jobs across Kentucky.
- Active Kentucky pharmacist license issued by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program
- Completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience
- Board certification such as BCPS, BCOP, or a specialty-relevant BPS credential
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems, particularly Epic or Meditech
- Strong clinical documentation skills and experience on interdisciplinary care teams
Clinical Pharmacist Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical pharmacist in Kentucky?
You must earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited program, pass the NAPLEX and MPJE, then obtain a license through the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. Most clinical pharmacist roles also require completing a PGY1 residency and, for specialty positions, a PGY2 residency or board certification. The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy handles all licensure applications, including those from pharmacists seeking reciprocity from other states.
How much do clinical pharmacists make in Kentucky?
Clinical pharmacists in Kentucky earn a median of about $136,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $84,280 for the lowest 10% to over $168,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical pharmacists in Kentucky?
Companies currently hiring clinical pharmacists in Kentucky include Baptist Health System KY & IN, CommonSpirit Health, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kentucky's health systems tend to hire across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty pharmacy settings, so openings frequently appear at both flagship medical centers and affiliated community locations.
Which Kentucky cities have the most clinical pharmacist jobs?
Louisville, Hazard, and Lexington have the most clinical pharmacist openings in Kentucky. Louisville leads because of its concentration of large health systems and a robust academic medical community, while Lexington's openings are driven heavily by UK HealthCare and its affiliated clinics, and smaller cities appear on the list wherever regional hospital networks or integrated care organizations maintain significant pharmacy operations.
Are there remote clinical pharmacist jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of clinical pharmacist openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the role depends on direct patient care and on-site clinical collaboration. The positions most likely to offer remote work are in telepharmacy, medication therapy management, and utilization review functions that do not require a physical patient encounter.
How can I get hired as a clinical pharmacist in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to PGY1 pharmacy residency programs at Kentucky institutions such as UK HealthCare, Norton Healthcare, or Baptist Health, which regularly recruit new graduates. Candidates without residency experience can also target pharmacy intern positions, staff pharmacist roles that include clinical rotation responsibilities, or clinical support roles such as pharmacy technician specialist positions that provide exposure to clinical workflows. Holding a Kentucky Board of Pharmacy license before applying and pursuing any BPS board certification available at the new-graduate level strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to clinical pharmacist jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to clinical pharmacist jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to those positions.
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