Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staf/UKHC

Department Name H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 14 Salary Range $114.911-156,062/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 and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); 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 risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; working in confined spaces; and exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, and cuts/punctures. Shift Hybrid, day shift, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This position will support ambulatory clinics in the management of patients requiring specialty pharmacy medications through a hybrid model that includes both clinic-based and remote work. Strong clinical oversight and patient education are essential to high-functioning specialty pharmacy services. The pharmacist will work directly with patients, providers, and multidisciplinary care teams to support medication selection, education, monitoring, and access to therapy.

This integrated approach will improve clinic workflow, increase patient satisfaction, reduce fragmented care, and support continuity of care within UK HealthCare. The position will provide high-touch patient care while helping patients obtain timely and affordable access to specialty medications. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities 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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience PharmD and completion of an ASHP -accredited PGY1 residency program (or equivalent experience) preferred Deadline to Apply 10/28/2026 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.

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