University of Kentucky

Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC

University of Kentucky$114K — $156K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Pharmacist in Kentucky
  • BS in Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred
  • No prior experience necessary
  • Strong clinical skills and knowledge of inpatient drug distribution
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

  • Provide pharmaceutical care to patients in a hospital setting
  • Compound and dispense medications based on physician orders
  • Supervise technical staff and ensure dispensing quality and accuracy
  • Maintain inventory and records for narcotics and drugs
  • Review prescriptions to ensure proper drug therapy and interactions considered
  • Collaborate with physicians to optimize drug therapies

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a structured shift schedule (7 on/7 off; evening shift)
  • Opportunity for professional growth and continual learning
  • Work in a supportive team environment committed to patient care
  • Access to a range of medical and health benefits
  • Potential for further specialization through residency opportunities
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55321

Working Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC - GSH

Department Name
H6290:Pharmacy

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
14

Salary Range
$114,697-156,062/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 for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and 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 some exposure to risk of injury from use of job-related equipment; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.

Shift

Evening Shift: 7 days on/7days off; 2pm - 2:30am

Job Summary

Provides Pharmaceutical Care to patients in an inpatient hospital setting. Compounds and dispenses medications upon receiving written (i.e. electronic) orders from physicians. Provides supervision of technical staff and confirms the quality and accuracy of dispensed products. Maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other forms of drugs. Reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and ensures that drug interactions are considered. Contacts and confers with physicians and other practitioners to optimize drug therapy. This may include review of patient profiles, medication consults, and provision of pharmacokinetics.

There is an internal candidate being considered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong clinical skills; knowledge of inpatient drug distribution and dispensing; ability to prioritize; excellent communication skills; 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 ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.

Deadline to Apply
08/10/2026

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