Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Pharmacy Director Associate/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE55251
Working Title
Pharmacy Director Associate/UKHC - Retail Quality
Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
15
Salary Range
$95,056-185,848/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PharmD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
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 injury from hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.
Shift
Primarily day shift; Monday through Friday. Some evenings, holidays, and weekends per business needs.
Job Summary
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of performance and quality improvement activities related to medication use safety for Retail Pharmacy Services and the UK Healthcare Enterprise; work with UK Healthcare leaders to address any discovered deficiencies. Identify potential patient safety improvements. Lead working groups to achieve continued quality improvement; conduct medication safety rounds and participate in accreditation tracers and other activities for UK Healthcare Enterprise to ensure compliance with state, federal, professional and accreditation standards; coordinate the review, investigate and code medication-related incident events reported via the Safety Intelligence System (SI); and provide education and promotion of safe medication practices.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strong clinical and leadership 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?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Pharm D with 5 years of pharmacy experience or Pharm D with PGY2 in Health System Pharmacy Administration preferred. Master's degree in business and/or healthcare administration also preferred.
Deadline to Apply
08/10/2026
