Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC

Job Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54918

Working Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC

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

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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

This is a Shift-based title working in a 7on/7off staffing model. 12:00pm – 12:00am weekdays & 7:00am – 7:00pm weekends.

Job Summary

Provide pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to Inpatient neurosurgery, neurology, stroke and medicine intensive care services through actively participating on patient care rounds, contacting and conferring with physicians and other healthcare practitioners to optimize medication therapy and reviewing and perfecting medication orders. The pharmacist will also provide and document pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic consultation services. Provide educational services to pharmacy technicians, students, residents, nurses, pharmacists and physicians through precepting, in-services and/or grand rounds presentations. The pharmacist will also contribute to the scholarly productivity of the organization through clinical research and/or publications.

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 and ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred

Deadline to Apply
07/08/2026

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.