Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staf/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE55823
Working Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC- Rheumatology
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
Clinic-based, day shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 7:00-5:30p.m.
Job Summary
This position will support the rheumatology ambulatory clinic in the management of patients requiring Specialty Pharmacy medications. Strong clinical oversight and patient education are mandatory for high-functioning specialty pharmacies. The pharmacist will improve clinic workflow, increase patient satisfaction, and increase the volume of specialty medications dispensed through UK pharmacies. This position will provide a high patient-touch service while obtaining affordable access to these medications, 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
09/28/2026
