Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54524

Working Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC-Meds To Beds

Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
14

Salary Range
$39.10-75.03/hour

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; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, burns, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Shift to be primarily during the hours of 7am-7pm working 7 days on/7 days off. Shifts to be discussed during interview and will include holidays and weekend coverage per rotation. Hours and rotation may be adjusted based on required FTE, the needs of the department, and for holiday rotation of the 7on/7off team.

Job Summary

Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians. Reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and ensures that drug interactions are evaluated. Position supports facilitating discharge patients from UK Emergency Department and inpatient hospitals in acquisition of medications written upon discharge. Position supports and provides assistance with the documentation, filling of prescriptions, financial assistance with acquisition of medications, billing and dispensing of the medications to bedside for patients using our Meds To Beds program.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

This position requires attention to detail; the ability to provide excellent customer service; reliability; punctuality; teamwork; and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

PharmD and ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
07/28/2026