Job Information
University of Kentucky Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE49130 |
| Working Title | Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC - GSH |
| Department Name | H6290:Pharmacy |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 14 |
| Salary Range | $81,328-156,062/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | No experience required. |
| 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 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from use of job-related equipment; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens. |
| Shift | 7 on/7 off 1400-0230 (1400-0030 weekends) |
| Job Summary | Provides Pharmaceutical Care to patients in an inpatient hospital setting. Compounds and dispenses medications upon receiving written (i.e. electronic) orders from physicians. Provides supervision of technical staff and confirms the quality and accuracy of dispensed products. Maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other forms of drugs. Reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and ensures that drug interactions are considered. Contacts and confers with physicians and other practitioners to optimize drug therapy. This may include active participation on patient care rounds, review of patient profiles, provision of pharmacokinetics. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum salary for this position will now be $114,697/year. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience. |
| 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? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | PharmD and ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 02/27/2025 |
| 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- Are you licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Kentucky?
- Yes
- No
- How many years of experience do you have practicing as a licensed pharmacist?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- Briefly describe your pharmacy experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- Have you completed or are you currently participating in a PGY2 ASHP residency program?
- Yes
- No
- Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/ZLdnJXS7YWdN4TDzaHbbPk
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