Pharmacist Staff/OnCall/UKHC - Pediatric Satellite

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 69,348 - 88,276; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Lexington seeks a Pharmacist Staff to provide pharmaceutical care at the Kentucky Children's Hospital. The role involves reviewing medication orders and ensuring optimal therapy, with active participation in patient care rounds. Ideal candidates should have a BS Pharmacy or Pharm D and possess strong clinical skills. Hospital and pediatric experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Licensed Pharmacist or License Eligible in Kentucky.
• Hospital Experience preferred.
• Pediatric Pharmacy Experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients at the UK HealthCare Kentucky Children's Hospital.
• Review and perfect medication orders and ensure therapy appropriateness.
• Participate actively on patient care rounds.

Skills

Knowledge of inpatient hospital pharmacy practice

Strong clinical skills

Ability to prioritize

Education

BS Pharmacy or Pharm D

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Pharmacist Staff/OnCall/UKHC - Pediatric Satellite
• Requisition Number: DU11265
• 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: BS Pharmacy or Pharm D
• Required Related Experience: None
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Licensed Pharmacist or License Eligible in Kentucky.
• Physical Requirements: May require standing or sitting for > 5 hrs at a time.
• Shift: Varies. Satellite is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Provides coverage for days off and vacation leaves; Shifts may include – Weekdays: 7am – 3:30pm, 9:30am – 6pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10pm – 8am; Weekends: 7am -3:30pm, 11am – 7pm, 7pm-7am.

Job Summary

In this position the candidate will provide pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to the UK HealthCare Kentucky Children’s Hospital. 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 hospital pharmacy practice; Strong clinical skills; Ability to prioritize.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Hospital Experience preferred. Pediatric Pharmacy Experience highly preferred.

Deadline to Apply

10/31/2025

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