Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

Job Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

Requisition Number RE46776

Working Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC -Surgical Vascular Pharmacist

Department Name H3330:Pharmacy Services

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/CertificationLicensed Pharmacist

Physical RequirementsThis 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 10 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.

ShiftPrimarily Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; every 6th weekend rotation and some holidays required.

Job SummaryProvide pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to inpatient surgical services through actively participating on patient care rounds, contacting and conferring with physicians and other healthcare practitioners to optimize medication therapy and reviewing and perfecting medication orders. The pharmacist will also provide and document pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic consultation services. Provide educational services to pharmacy technicians, students, residents, nurses, pharmacists and physicians through precepting, in-services and/or grand rounds presentations. The pharmacist may also have the opportunity to contribute to the scholarly productivity of the organization through clinical research and/or publication.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum salary for this position will now be $104,697/year. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesStrong 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/ExperiencePharmD degree preferred. ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.

Deadline to Apply 12/15/2024

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.

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