Ambulatory & Retail Pharmacist — Patient Care Leader

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a licensed pharmacist to join our health system's outpatient and retail pharmacy operations. The role involves dispensing medications, reviewing prescriptions, and collaborating with physicians to optimize therapy.

PharmD and ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience are preferred. Candidates should be detail-oriented, customer-focused, reliable, punctual, and able to work in a team with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• This position requires attention to detail; the ability to provide excellent customer service; reliability; punctuality; teamwork; and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contacts and confers with physicians and other practitioners to optimize drug therapy.
• Maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other forms of drugs.
• Participates in the routine supervision and training of technical staff related to daily operations of drug distribution.

Education

Licensed Pharmacist

PharmD

Job description

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a licensed pharmacist to join our health system's outpatient and retail pharmacy operations. The role involves dispensing medications, reviewing prescriptions, and collaborating with physicians to optimize therapy.

PharmD and ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience are preferred. Candidates should be detail-oriented, customer-focused, reliable, punctual, and able to work in a team with strong communication skills.