Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

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

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an Ambulatory/Retail Pharmacist to support ambulatory clinics in managing patients on specialty medications. The role emphasizes high patient touch, education, and collaboration within the UK HealthCare system.

Responsibilities include clinical oversight, teamwork with the PIC or senior pharmacists, and ensuring safe infusion practices in a fast-paced environment. Licensure as a Pharmacist is required, with PharmD preferred for advanced ambulatory care.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and excellent customer service are essential.
• BS degree required.
• Licensed Pharmacist with ambulatory/retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support ambulatory clinics in managing patients on specialty medications.
• Provide strong clinical oversight and patient education.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe infusion therapy practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS

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

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 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 10/20/2026

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.

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