PharmD

1 yr

Licensed Pharmacist

Sitting for long periods of time, walking to patient appointments, lifting objects less than 20 pounds, and repetitive motions such as typing and using a computer.

Day shift, 8:00am-5:00pm, with some holiday requirements. Hours and days of the week subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department.

In this position, the candidate will provide pharmaceutical care to patients requiring Specialty and non-specialty medications through the UK Specialty Pharmacy in accordance with accreditation standards and contractual obligations. Responsibilities include serving as the primary liaison between UK Specialty Pharmacy and UK's ambulatory clinics; ensuring safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy is implemented for all patients under their care and monitoring care appropriately; facilitating the formulary review process for specialty and non-specialty medications; participating in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to practice area; and establishing safe practices for infusion therapy handling, as well as collaborating and communicating with multidisciplinary team members involved in providing services to patients. Also responsible for supervising PharmD students, technicians, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital staff.

Strong clinical and decision-making skills, organized, strong attention to detail, teamwork, excellent communication skills, time management skills, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated customer service skills. Electronic Medical Record experience, Pharmacy operating system experience.

PharmD with 1 year of pharmacy management experience.

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.