Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks an Ambulatory/Retail Pharmacist for Fountain Court Pharmacy to join the team. This full-time staff position requires a BS degree and a valid Pharmacist license; no prior experience is required.

The pharmacist will assist in managing the pharmaceutical care workload, dispense medications and review prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate therapy, with a Monday–Friday 9am–5:30pm schedule and some weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist with current license.
• BS degree required.
• Ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing pharmaceutical care workload.
• Dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies from physicians' orders.
• Review prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

BS

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

08/26/2026

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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