University of Kentucky

Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

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

Qualifications

  • Licensed Pharmacist required
  • BS in Pharmacy; PharmD preferred
  • No prior experience needed
  • Strong clinical skills in hematology/oncology preferred
  • Excellent communication and teaching skills necessary

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive pharmacotherapy for oncology patients
  • Conduct therapeutic drug monitoring and drug regimen reviews
  • Educate patients and medical staff on medication management
  • Mentor pharmacy students, residents, and peers
  • Contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in clinical research
  • Professional development through teaching
  • Collaborative work environment with healthcare professionals
  • Regular operational hours with some weekend/holiday requirement
  • Potential for involvement in scholarly publications
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54613

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 oncology service line, including therapeutic drug monitoring, drug regimen review, patient education, and medical staff interactions. This position also provides educational opportunities to pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, physicians, and nurses through precepting, in-service presentations, and teaching at the College of Pharmacy. Pharmacists 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.

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
08/27/2026

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