Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacy & Patient Counseling

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, seeks a licensed pharmacist to oversee specialty pharmacy services, improving prescription processing and patient access. You will coordinate with clinic and call-center pharmacists, provide counseling, and support infusion therapy safety, delivering high-touch patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with day shifts and some on-call requirements, and a path to leadership in the specialty pharmacy program.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in Kentucky required or eligible.
• BS degree in Pharmacy required.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration.
• Ability to manage priorities in a specialty pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee prescription processing, ensure appropriateness and safety.
• Improve workflow and support mail order operations.
• Provide patient counseling and coordination with clinic-based and call-center pharmacists.
• Maintain high patient-touch service and coordinate infusion therapy safety.

Skills

Clinical skills

Inpatient distribution

Prioritization

Communication skills

Team mentality

Teaching mindset

Motivation

Education

BS

PharmD preferred

Job description

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, seeks a licensed pharmacist to oversee specialty pharmacy services, improving prescription processing and patient access. You will coordinate with clinic and call-center pharmacists, provide counseling, and support infusion therapy safety, delivering high-touch patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with day shifts and some on-call requirements, and a path to leadership in the specialty pharmacy program.