Job Information
University of Kentucky Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staf/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staf/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE49697 |
| Working Title | Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC |
| Department Name | H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY |
| 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/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 | Day shift, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with some holiday requirements. Hours and days of the week are subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department. Requires occasional on-call shifts as needed. |
| Job Summary | This position will provide a variety of specialty pharmacy services aimed at improving the care for patients enrolled within the UK Specialty Pharmacy service. This position will provide oversight of a variety of areas, including appropriateness of prescription processing, workflow improvement, mail order support, patient counseling, and coordination of prescription with clinic-based and call-center based specialty pharmacists. This position will provide a high patient-touch service while obtaining affordable access to these medications, both cornerstones of a high functioning Specialty Pharmacy. Establish safe practices for infusion therapy handling, as well as collaborating and communicating with multidisciplinary team members involved in providing services to patients. |
| 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 | 03/30/2025 |
| 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. |
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)
- Please describe your experience in working with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to secure Prior Authorizations.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please provide a specific example from your past experience that highlights your ability to provide excellent customer service.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities
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