Pharmacist Staff/OnCall/UKHC - Markey Cancer Center

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking an OnCall Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care at the Markey Cancer Center. The role involves reviewing medication orders, ensuring therapy appropriateness, and participating in patient care rounds. Candidates must be licensed in Kentucky, and those with hospital experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist or license eligible in Kentucky.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Review and perfect medication orders.
• Participate in medication reconciliation and pharmacokinetic evaluations.

Skills

Knowledge of inpatient pharmacy practice

Strong clinical skills

Ability to prioritize

Education

B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

Job Title:

Pharmacist Staff/OnCall/UKHC - Markey Cancer Center

Requisition Number:

DU11264

Department Name:

H3330:Pharmacy Services

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Salary Range:

$50.34-$64.08

Type of Position:

Temporary

Position Time Status :

On Call

Required Education:

B.S. Pharmacy or PharmD

Required Related Experience:

none

Required License/Registration/Certification:

Licensed pharmacist or license eligible in Kentucky

Physical Requirements:

May require standing or sitting for greater than 5 hours at a time.

Shift:

Varies

Job Summary:

In this position the candidate will provide pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to the University of Kentucky Healthcare Albert B. Chandler Medical Center. Responsibilities include: reviewing and perfecting medication orders, reviewing drug profiles to ensure appropriateness of therapy and contacting and conferring with physicians and other practitioners to optimize medication therapy. Actively participating in all aspects of the medication reconciliation process and promotion of economically conscientious use of medication. Daily activities may include active participation on patient care rounds, review of patient profiles, and provision of pharmacokinetic evaluation of therapeutic regimens.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

knowledge of inpatient pharmacy practice, strong clinical skills, ability to prioritize

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education/Experience:

Hospital experience preferred

Deadline to Apply:

06/30/2026

Our University Community:

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