Provide pharmaceutical care to patients in the Operating Room.
Compound and dispense medications based on physician orders.
Supervise technical staff and ensure quality of dispensed products.
Maintain inventory and records for narcotics and medications.
Review prescriptions and drug profiles for appropriate therapy.
Collaborate with physicians to optimize drug therapy.
Participate in patient care rounds and pharmacokinetic reviews.
Benefits
Full-time position with a structured shift schedule (7 days on/7 days off).
Opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient hospital environment.
Engagement in patient care and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Potential for professional development and teaching opportunities.
Full Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC
Requisition Number RE56469
Working Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC - GSH
Department Name H3330:Pharmacy Services
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
7 days on/7 days off; 2nd Shift (1000-2200)
Job Summary
Provides Pharmaceutical Care to patients in an inpatient hospital setting within the Operating Room. 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 active participation on patient care rounds, review of patient profiles, provision of pharmacokinetics. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum salary for this position will now be $121,829/year. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience.
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.
