Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered pharmacotherapy within the oncology service line. Responsibilities include therapeutic drug monitoring, drug regimen review, patient education, and active collaboration with medical staff.

The role offers opportunities to educate pharmacy students, residents, and staff through precepting and teaching, with a focus on ambulatory oncology and potential inpatient support.

Qualifications

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered pharmacotherapy in the oncology service line, including therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Educate patients; precept students and residents; teach physicians and nurses.
• Contribute to scholarly productivity through clinical research and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ambulatory oncology pharmacotherapy with potential inpatient support.
• Participate in teaching and precepting of students, residents, and staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Teaching / precepting

Education

BS

Job description

Working Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC – Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

Department Name

Department Name H3330:Pharmacy Services

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 14

Salary Range

Salary Range $111,829-156,062/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

Job Summary

This Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will provide comprehensive, patient centered pharmacotherapy primarily in the oncology service line, including therapeutic drug monitoring, drug regimen review, patient education, and medical staff interactions. This position also provides educational opportunities to pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, physicians, and nurses through precepting, in-service presentations, and teaching at the College of Pharmacy. Pharmacists contribute to the scholarly productivity of the enterprise through clinical research, quality improvement, presentations, publications, etc., and uphold UK Healthcare core values and maintain effective teamwork with pharmacists, residents, technicians, interns, physicians, nurses, allied health staff, and others. This position is primarily focused on ambulatory oncology clinical practice, with opportunities for inpatient support as well.

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 12/02/2026

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.