Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 158,171,000 - 214,991,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky's Fountain Court Pharmacy is hiring an Ambulatory/Retail Pharmacist. This role supports pharmaceutical care workload by dispensing medications and reviewing prescriptions, with emphasis on patient safety and drug interactions. The position is full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, located in Lexington, KY.

Licensed Pharmacist required; BS degree required with PharmD preferred; no experience required. Competitive salary range $55.20-$75.03 per hour, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist credential required.
• BS degree required; PharmD preferred.
• Ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the pharmaceutical care workload and dispense medications and supplies upon written orders.
• Review and interpret prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy and monitor interactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

BS

PharmD preferred

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Requisition Number RE54489

Working Title Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC—Fountain Court Pharmacy

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

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 Shifts primarily Monday thru Friday 9am-530pm with occasional weekends and holiday coverage. Other shift coverage need to be discussed during interview. Location and schedule subject to change based on the needs of the department. This is a 40 hour per week, full-time position.

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? No

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

Deadline to Apply 09/21/2026

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.