Pharmacist -Retail Night Shift

King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care by reviewing and optimizing medication orders, monitoring therapy, and participating in patient care rounds.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective and cost-conscious therapy, educate patients and staff, and support quality improvement initiatives. An ACPE-accredited degree and active pharmacist licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or PharmD from ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy.
• 0-2 years of experience in pharmacy operations; licensure in applicable states; knowledge of USP standards.
• Active Pharmacist license and BLS/ACLS within 90 days where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care by reviewing and optimizing medication orders.
• Monitors therapeutic drug regimens and participates in patient care rounds.
• Educates patients, caregivers, and providers on medication therapy.
• Compounds, dispenses, and supervises preparation of medications with quality and compliance.
• Maintains inventory and records for controlled substances and medications.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and cost management initiatives.
• Precepts pharmacy learners and supports clinical research and quality initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or PharmD Degree from an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care by reviewing and optimizing medication orders, monitoring therapeutic drug regimens, and participating in patient care rounds. Ensures safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication therapy through collaboration with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams. Delivers patient and staff education, precepts pharmacy learners, and supports clinical research and quality improvement initiatives. Coordinates medication reconciliation, clinical interventions, and pharmacokinetic monitoring to enhance patient outcomes. Maintains adherence to regulatory standards and upholds organizational values in all pharmacy practices.

Essential Functions

• Participates in medication reconciliation to ensure accurate home medication lists.
• Reviews and verifies medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and accuracy.
• Collaborates with providers and multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive medication management and access.
• Educates patients, caregivers, and providers on medication therapy.
• Compounds, dispenses, and supervises the preparation of medications, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Maintains inventory and records for controlled substances and medications.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and cost management initiatives.
• Provides staff development, preceptorship, and professional enrichment for pharmacy personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree or PharmD Degree from an ACPE accredited school of Pharmacy

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in pharmacy operations, or a relevant area with knowledge of TJC, USP 797, 795 and 800, and federal and state regulations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Ohio Pharmacist license obtained within 90 days of hire if applicable for work location. Active Licensed Pharmacist in applicable states, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 1. Never
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

Family Pharmacy

Shift

Flex (United States of America)

Time Type

Full time

Address

2230 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.