Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Third/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

No experience required.

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 3rd shift; 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. (7days on/7 days off). Includes some weekend and holiday requirements.

1. Support the Mission, Vision and Values of Pharmacy Services at UKHC.
2. Reviews medication lists daily for therapeutic duplication, omissions, dosing errors, drug interactions, and allergies.
3. Works collaboratively with providers to implement and communicate comprehensive medication evaluation and management for patients including between care settings.
4. Proactively prepares for and actively participates in reviewing patient profile, providing pharmacotherapeutic consults, making patient specific drug therapy recommendations.
5. Documents clinical activities pursuant to departmental expectations.
6. Reviews, interprets, and verifies new medication orders to ensure appropriate drug, dose, route, and frequency for adult and pediatric patients.
7. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate medication access, including recommending alternative therapies as appropriate.
8. Provides supervision of technical staff and confirms the quality and accuracy of dispensed products.
9. Maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other forms of drugs.
10. Compounds and dispenses medications upon receiving written (i.e. electronic) orders from physicians.

Strong clinical skills; knowledge of inpatient drug distribution and dispensing; ability to prioritize; excellent communication skills; a team mentality; desire to teach; and motivation are required to excel in this position.

PharmD and ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency 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.