Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Kentucky is seeking a clinical ambulatory pharmacist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing patient care, answering drug-related queries, and contributing to the education of pharmacy staff and students. The pharmacist will also engage in clinical research and is expected to have strong clinical skills and a desire to teach. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range based on experience, with opportunities for remote service.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist required.
• Knowledge of inpatient drug distribution and dispensing.
• Preferred: ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with chronic conditions.
• Answer drug information questions and provide medication education.
• Contribute to clinical research and publications.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Team Mentality

Motivation

Education

BS

PharmD

Job description

Department Name

Department Name H3330:Pharmacy Services

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 14

Salary Range

Salary Range $81,328-156,062/year

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Pharmacist

Physical Requirements

This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.

Shift

Primarily 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Job Summary

The clinical ambulatory pharmacist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently to provide care for patients who have chronic conditions. The pharmacist will be responsible for answering drug information questions, providing medication related education to patients, completing medication therapy management ( MTM ) opportunities and optimizing patient medication regimens. In addition, they will provide educational services to pharmacy technicians, students, residents, nurses, pharmacists and physicians through precepting, in-services and/or grand rounds presentations. The pharmacist will also contribute to the scholarly productivity of the organization through clinical research and/or publications. The pharmacist will be expected to have or be willing to obtain certification in the area of practice. The pharmacist will be expected to contribute to the goals of the enterprise and provide documentation of quality of service. This position may be responsible for providing pharmacy services remotely for off-site clinics.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum salary for this position will now be $104,697/year. All pay rates will be based on the candidate’s experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong clinical skills; knowledge of inpatient drug distribution and dispensing; ability to prioritize; excellent communication skills; team mentality; desire to teach; and motivation are required to excel in this position.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

PharmD and ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 05/18/2025

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.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Kentucky?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have practicing as a licensed pharmacist?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Briefly describe your pharmacy experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you completed or are you currently participating in an ASHP residency program?
  • Yes
  • No
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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