Amb/Retail Pharmacist Manager/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,056 - 185,848; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Pharmacy Informatics Manager to oversee a pharmacy informatics team in Lexington, KY. The ideal candidate will possess a PharmD and at least one year of related experience, with strong communication and project management skills. Responsibilities include managing projects, supporting pharmacy technology solutions, and mentoring staff. This is a full-time, hybrid position with a salary range of $95,056 to $185,848 annually.

Qualifications

• PharmD required.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Licensed Pharmacist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for the pharmacy informatics team.
• Oversee project execution and management.
• Collaborate on EHR build requirements.
• Manage a team and foster engagement.
• Lead design and implementation of pharmacy technologies.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Project management skills

Pharmacy domain knowledge

Familiarity with pharmacy informatics

Data analytics

Education

PharmD

Epic Willow Ambulatory and Specialty Pharmacy Compass Rose Certification

Job description

Job Title: Amb/Retail Pharmacist Manager/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE52364

Working Title: Amb/Retail Pharmacist Manager/UKHC - Informatics

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: 1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification: Licensed Pharmacist

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 25lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 15lbs; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time while performing repetitive motions (such as typing); standing for extended periods of time, sometimes greater than 5 hours per day; and traversing several miles across and on campus for meetings and work on a regular basis.

Shift: Monday – Friday; 8a – 4:30p; Some holidays and weekends per business needs. This is a hybrid role.

Job Summary

As the Pharmacy Informatics Manager, under the direction of the Pharmacy Director for Informatics, you will provide leadership and support for the pharmacy informatics team, focusing on engagement, development, and operational excellence. You will oversee project execution and management, including coordination with other enterprise divisions to achieve strategic goals. Your role includes assisting with Specialty Pharmacy Medication Safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with best practices, and collaborating on EHR build requirements to optimize workflows and system integration.

You will manage a team, foster team engagement to maintain productivity and morale, and drive alignment across departments to support high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. As a strategic partner, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of pharmacy technology and informatics solutions, directly impacting patient safety, medication access, and operational effectiveness. You will support the Pharmacy Informatics Fellowship Program through mentorship and coordination activities, educate pharmacy staff, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication as well as project management skills; pharmacy domain knowledge in multiple practice settings; and familiarity with pharmacy informatics or data analytics and related technologies.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience: Epic Willow Ambulatory and Specialty Pharmacy Compass Rose Certification preferred

Deadline To Apply: 01/07/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.