Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staf/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE55628
Working Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staf/UKHC
Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY
Work Location
Lexington KY
Grade Level
14
Salary Range
$114.911-156,062/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Licensed Pharmacist
Physical Requirements
This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; working in confined spaces; and exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, and cuts/punctures.
Shift
Day shift, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some on-call and holiday requirements. Hours and days of the week are subject to change based on needs and growth of department. Holiday is not currently a requirement, but always subject to change. Also requires some on-call.
Job Summary
This position will provide a variety of specialty pharmacy services aimed at improving the care for patients enrolled within the UK Specialty Pharmacy service. This position will provide oversight of a variety of areas, including appropriateness of prescription processing, workflow improvement, mail order support, patient counseling, and coordination of prescription with clinic-based and call-center based specialty pharmacists. This position will provide a high patient-touch service while obtaining affordable access to these medications, both cornerstones of a high functioning Specialty Pharmacy. Establish safe practices for infusion therapy handling, as well as collaborating and communicating with multidisciplinary team members involved in providing services to patients.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strong clinical skills; knowledge of inpatient drug distribution and dispensing; ability to prioritize; excellent communication skills; a "team" mentality; desire to teach; and motivation are required to excel in this position.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
PharmD and completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program (or equivalent experience) preferred.
Deadline to Apply
09/06/2026
