Amb/Retail Pharmacist Manager/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

PharmD

1 yr

Licensed Pharmacist

The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 25lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 15lbs; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time while performing repetitive motions (such as typing); standing for extended periods of time, sometimes greater than 5 hours per day; and traversing several miles across and on campus for meetings and work on a regular basis.

Monday – Friday; 8a – 4:30p; Some holidays and weekends per business needs. This is a hybrid role.

As the Pharmacy Informatics Manager, under the direction of the Pharmacy Director for Informatics, you will provide leadership and support for the pharmacy informatics team, focusing on engagement, development, and operational excellence. You will oversee project execution and management, including coordination with other enterprise divisions to achieve strategic goals. Your role includes assisting with Specialty Pharmacy Medication Safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with best practices, and collaborating on EHR build requirements to optimize workflows and system integration.
You will manage a team, foster team engagement to maintain productivity and morale, and drive alignment across departments to support high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. As a strategic partner, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of pharmacy technology and informatics solutions, directly impacting patient safety, medication access, and operational effectiveness. You will support the Pharmacy Informatics Fellowship Program through mentorship and coordination activities, educate pharmacy staff, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication as well as project management skills; pharmacy domain knowledge in multiple practice settings; and familiarity with pharmacy informatics or data analytics and related technologies.

Epic Willow Ambulatory and Specialty Pharmacy Compass Rose Certification 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.