Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC Requisition Number RE55366 Working Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC - Pediatric Satellite Department Name H3330:Pharmacy Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 14 Salary Range $114,697-156,062/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/Certification

Licensed Pharmacist

Physical Requirements

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 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.

Shift

Second shift, Monday through Thursday. One summer and one winter holiday per year.

Job Summary

Provides Pharmaceutical Care to patients in Kentucky Children's Hospital inpatient hospital setting. Reviews and interprets medication orders and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed. Contacts and confers with physicians and other practitioners to optimize drug therapy. This will include active review of patient profiles, provision of therapeutic drug monitoring, participation in emergency response, etc. Compounds and dispenses medications for neonatal and pediatric patients. Provides supervision of technical staff and confirms the quality and accuracy of dispensed products. Maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other forms of drugs.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong 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/Experience

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

Deadline to Apply 08/19/2026 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.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Kentucky?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of experience do you have practicing as a licensed pharmacist?

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

• • Briefly describe your pharmacy experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you completed or are you currently participating in an ASHP residency program?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Academic Transcript