Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

Job Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

Requisition Number RE48928

Working Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC – Pulmonology Clinic

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 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Job SummaryThe pulmonology pharmacist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing total care for patients who have chronic conditions. This position will help support the current pharmacist in the clinic and work on expanding services to additional patients. They will work collaboratively to provide chronic care management services for patients with physicians and advance practice providers. In addition, the pharmacist will see patients independently to manage medications for pulmonary conditions, including but not limited to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The pharmacist will be expected to have or be willing to obtain certification in the area of practice. The pharmacist will be expected to contribute to the goals of the enterprise and provide documentation of quality of service.

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 and ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred

Deadline to Apply 02/06/2025

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.

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