Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks an Ambulatory/Retail Pharmacist to support specialty medications across ambulatory clinics. The role involves clinical oversight, patient education, and ensuring safe infusion practices. Preference for PharmD with ambulatory/retail experience.

Shift includes 12:30–9pm, full-time position with responsibilities in coordinating with the Pharmacist-in-Charge and Operations Director to maintain high patient care standards.

Qualifications

• This position requires attention to detail and the ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential for daily operations.
• Strong teamwork and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support ambulatory clinics in managing patients requiring Specialty Pharmacy medications.
• In the absence of the Pharmacist-in-Charge, the Director of Operations will assume responsibilities or designate an experienced pharmacist to fulfill interim PIC duties.
• Establish safe practices for infusion therapy handling and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS

PharmD

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE54354

Working Title: Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Department Name: H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 14

Salary Range: $55.20-75.03/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: BS

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: Shift primarily during the hours of 12:30-9pm Monday through Friday. shift hours may change to provide necessary coverage.

Job Summary: This position will support ambulatory clinics in the management of patients requiring Specialty Pharmacy medications. In the absence of the Pharmacist-in-Charge ( PIC ), the Director of Operations will assume all responsibilities or will designate an appropriately experienced pharmacist on that team to fulfill interim PIC duties. If the Director of Operations is also absent, a SCSP will determine which pharmacist should assume PIC duties. Strong clinical oversight and patient education is mandatory for high functioning specialty pharmacies. The UK Specialty pharmacy will improve clinic workflow, increase patient satisfaction, and increase the volume of specialty medications dispensed through UK pharmacies. The creation of a UK HealthCare Specialty Pharmacy will allow subspecialty care to be managed entirely within UK HealthCare, avoiding the fractured care that currently exists by relying on external specialty pharmacies and manufacturer hubs. This position will provide a high patient-touch service while obtaining affordable access to these medications, both cornerstones of a high functioning Specialty Pharmacy. Establish safe practices for infusion therapy handling, as well as collaborating and communicating with multidisciplinary team members involved in providing services to patients.

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: 11/08/2026

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

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