Pharmacist Staff/OnCall/UKHC - OR/ICU Satellite

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Healthcare Albert B. Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY seeks a Pharmacist Staff/On-Call for the OR/ICU Satellite to provide pharmaceutical care and optimize therapies.

You will review orders and drug profiles and collaborate with care teams to ensure safe, effective medication use. Responsibilities include rounding participation, medication reconciliation, and pharmacokinetic evaluation as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inpatient pharmacy practice.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Review and perfect medication orders and drug profiles.
• Participate in medication reconciliation and advise physicians.

Skills

Inpatient pharmacy practice

Clinical skills

Prioritization

Education

B.S. Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title Pharmacist Staff/OnCall/UKHC - OR/ICU Satellite
• Requisition Number DU12271
• 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 12/31/2026

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