University of Kentucky

Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

University of Kentucky$111K — $156K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
  • Licensed Pharmacist certification required.
  • Strong clinical skills in inpatient drug distribution and dispensing.
  • Excellent communication and teaching abilities.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Provide pharmaceutical care to patients in Internal Medicine.
  • Participate in patient care rounds and review medication orders.
  • Review drug profiles for therapy appropriateness.
  • Offer pharmacokinetic consultations and documentation.
  • Educate pharmacy technicians, students, and medical staff through presentations and precepting.
  • Engage in clinical research and contribute to scholarly publications.
  • Participate in transitions of care processes.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule and occasional weekend requirements.
  • Opportunities for professional development and education.
  • Engagement in clinical research initiatives.
  • Collaborative team environment in a healthcare setting.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55674

Working Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC - Internal Medicine

Department Name
H6290:Pharmacy

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
14

Salary Range
$111,829-156,062/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

Primarily Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Some weekend and holiday requirements.

Job Summary

Provide pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to Internal Medicine services, primarily at Good Samaritan Hospital. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: participating on patient care rounds, reviewing and perfecting medication orders, reviewing drug profiles to ensure appropriateness of therapy, providing pharmacokinetic consultation and documentation, actively participating in all aspects of the transitions of care process, contacting and conferring with physicians and other practitioners to optimize medication therapy. The Pharmacist will also provide educational services to pharmacy technicians, students, residents, nurses, pharmacists, and physicians through precepting, in-services and/or presentations. The pharmacist may also contribute to the scholarly productivity of the organization through clinical research and/or publications.

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
09/09/2026

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