Pharmacy Director Associate/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

Licensed Pharmacist

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 injury from hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.

Primarily day shift; Monday through Friday. Some evenings, holidays, and weekends per business needs.

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of performance and quality improvement activities related to medication use safety for Retail Pharmacy Services and the UK Healthcare Enterprise; work with UK Healthcare leaders to address any discovered deficiencies. Identify potential patient safety improvements. Lead working groups to achieve continued quality improvement; conduct medication safety rounds and participate in accreditation tracers and other activities for UK Healthcare Enterprise to ensure compliance with state, federal, professional and accreditation standards; coordinate the review, investigate and code medication-related incident events reported via the Safety Intelligence System (SI); and provide education and promotion of safe medication practices.

Strong clinical and leadership 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.

Pharm D with 5 years of pharmacy experience or Pharm D with PGY2 in Health System Pharmacy Administration preferred. Master’s degree in business and/or healthcare administration also preferred.

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.