We are the third largest private employer, and for the past three years have been named one of the Top 25 Best Places to Work in Kentucky. In 2007, we also were named Outstanding Employer of the Year, as ranked by KentuckianaWorks, for the third time in five years (2007, 2005, 2003). The not-for-profit system - the largest in Kentucky and rated one of the top 100 integrated health care delivery systems in the country - includes three large adult hospitals and the only free-standing pediatric hospital in Kentucky, Kosair Children´s Hospital, which obtained Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2007. A fourth adult hospital will open in late 2009. In addition Norton Healthcare includes 10 Norton Immediate Care Centers, 9,800 employees, nearly 300 employed medical providers at more than 50 locations and some 2,000 total physicians on its medical staff. Norton Healthcare serves the Greater Louisville metro area, including Southern Indiana, and patients throughout Kentucky. Norton Healthcare´s state-of-the-art services include Norton Heart Care and Pulmonary Services, Norton Cancer Institute, Norton Ortho/Neuro/Spine Care, Norton Women´s Pavilion, Norton Stroke Care, Norton Surgical Services and pediatrics.The Pharmacists role is to dispense, compound, label, store, and ensure the proper use of pharmaceutical preparations, contribute to the efficient operation of the department, direct the pharmacy technicians, provide education and advance the goals of Norton Healthcare. It is expected that the Pharmacist shall exercise leadership in all matters related to the medication use process for neonate/infant through geriatrics. The position requires interaction with healthcare members, management, system members, physicians and patients. The Pharmacist is responsible for supporting the quality improvement process through professional development, performance monitoring, and improvement indicators. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy, with current licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Kentucky. Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology and aseptic technique, resource utilization, clinical pharmacy. Ability to effectively supervise technical personnel. Capable of utilizing and adapting to technological innovations and electronic information systems. Must be able to hear and be understood on the telephone, as well as being able to communicate with staff and vendors. The employee may be required to work rotating schedule with nights, weekends, holidays, emergency staffing, and extra times as necessary. Must be able to handle mental, emotional, and psychological stresses associated with volume of work, requirements of accuracy, interruptions, and complex clinical situations.Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package including: *Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance *Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays *Short and Long Term Disability *Retirement Benefits *403b Plan *Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) *College Savings Plan *Children´s Choice Day Care Center *Downtown Fitness Center *Free Parking *Screening Requirements: Drug Screen & Criminal Background CheckEOE/M/F/D/V 200542