Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Hazard, KY seeks a licensed pharmacist to join its retail pharmacy team. The role involves dispensing medications, reviewing orders, and ensuring safe drug therapy based on physician prescriptions.

Shifts are primarily day hours between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with 40-hour weeks. BS required; PharmD preferred. Licensure as a pharmacist is mandatory.

Qualifications

• BS required; PharmD preferred.
• Licensed pharmacist required.
• Ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the pharmaceutical workload.
• Compound and dispense medications and supplies per physician orders.
• Review prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate therapy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS

PharmD

Job description

Department Name

Department Name H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location

Grade Level 14

Salary Range

Salary Range $55.20-75.03/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BS

Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Pharmacist

Physical Requirements

This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, burns, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Primarily day shifts between hours of 7:30 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Rotating shifts to equal 40 hours per week. Hours/Location are subject to change and weekend and holiday rotations may be required.

Job Summary

This position assists in managing the pharmaceutical care workload; compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians; and reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and drug interactions are monitored.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

This position requires attention to detail; the ability to provide excellent customer service; reliability; punctuality; teamwork; and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

PharmD and ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 08/24/2026

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.