Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Job Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51369


Working Title
Ambulatory Retail Pharmacist/UKHC – Turfland


Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
14


Salary Range
$39.10-75.03/hour


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; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, burns, and combative/violent people.



Shift

Operating hours of the location are Monday thru Friday 7am-9pm, and Saturday/Sunday730am-6pm. Targeted shift to be a rotating 7on/7off shift which will include mid and later evening shift rotations which will be discussed during interview. Shift rotation will include holidays occurring during rotation and every other weekend for coverage. Hours of operation and location of shift are subject to change based on needs of the department



Job Summary

The Ambulatory Retail Pharmacist compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians, and reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and drug interactions are monitored.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

This position requires attention to detail; the ability to provide excellent customer service; reliability; punctuality; teamwork; and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

PharmD and ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience preferred



Deadline to Apply
08/27/2025


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.