University of Kentucky

Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

University of Kentucky$104K — $156K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Pharmacy or equivalent education required
  • Current, active Licensed Pharmacist certification required
  • Preferred PharmD degree
  • Preferred completion of ASHP PGY1 and/or PGY2 specialty residency
  • Strong clinical skills and ability to prioritize tasks are essential
  • Excellent communication skills and team mentality required
  • Motivation to teach and engage with students and professionals is desired

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient-centered pharmacotherapy in outpatient oncology
  • Conduct therapeutic drug monitoring and drug regimen reviews
  • Educate patients about their medications and treatment plans
  • Precept pharmacy students and residents in clinical settings
  • Deliver in-service presentations and contribute to didactic teaching
  • Engage in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and uphold core values

Benefits

  • Educational support for pharmacy students and residents
  • Opportunities for clinical research and scholarly productivity
  • Full-time hours with rotating weekends and holidays as needed
  • Inclusive teamwork environment with various health professionals
  • Access to resources and services of UK Healthcare
  • Potential for professional development through continuing education
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54614

Working Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC - Heme/Onc Specialist

Department Name
H3330:Pharmacy Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
14

Salary Range
$104,697-156,062/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 10 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.

Shift

Primarily 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday through Friday during clinic hours; some weekends and/or holidays may be required per departmental need.

Job Summary

This Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will provide comprehensive, patient centered pharmacotherapy primarily in the outpatient oncology service line, including therapeutic drug monitoring, drug regimen review, patient education, and medical staff interactions. This position will also provide educational services to pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, physicians, and nurses through precepting, in-service presentations, and didactic teaching at the College of Pharmacy, contribute to the scholarly productivity of the enterprise through clinical research, quality improvement, presentations, publications, etc., and uphold UK Healthcare core values and maintain effective teamwork with pharmacists, residents, technicians, interns, physicians, nurses, allied health staff, and others. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum salary for this position will now be $104,697/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 degree, preferred. ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.

Deadline to Apply
08/27/2026

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