Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 53,864 - 103,361; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Amb/Retail Pharmacist to provide patient care in its pharmacy. The successful candidate will compound and dispense medications based on physician orders, manage inventory, and ensure excellent customer service. Candidates must be a licensed pharmacist with a degree in pharmacy, while experience is not required. This full-time role offers competitive hourly wages, with shifts primarily from Monday to Friday and occasional weekends in Lexington, KY.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist required.
• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD preferred.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a fast-paced pharmacy setting.
• Compounds and dispenses medications from physician orders.
• Manage inventory and technician staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed Pharmacist

BS in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Job description

Job Information

Working Title: Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC - KY Clinic Pharmacy

Job Title: Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE53429

Department Name: H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 14

Salary Range: $39.10-75.03/hour

Type Of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: BS

Equivalencies: 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; 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: Must be available to work full-time primarily during the hours of Monday thru Friday 7am-9pm and weekends 8am-5pm. Shifts to be discussed during interview. Position to work 40 hours per week. Hours, location, and shifts subject to change based on the needs of the department.

Job Summary: Provide patient care in a fast-paced pharmacy setting. Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians. Reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and ensures that drug interactions are considered. Manage inventory and technician staff to provide excellent customer service.

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?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: PharmD and ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Deadline To Apply: 03/29/2026

University Community and Compliance

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.