Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC

Job Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54932

Working Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC - Surgery

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

7on/7off; Saturday through Friday. Requires some holidays in order to meet departmental needs.

Job Summary

UK HealthCare is seeking a highly motivated clinical pharmacist to join the Surgery and Perioperative Pharmacy Team in Lexington, Kentucky. This position provides the opportunity to care for a diverse and often high-acuity surgical population across trauma, emergency general surgery, vascular, colorectal, thoracic, oncologic, plastics, urology, otolaryngology, and orthopedic surgery services.

The clinical pharmacist provides decentralized patient care across the continuum of surgical care, including surgical ICUs, progressive care units, acute care floors, and perioperative areas. Responsibilities include emergency response, pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation management, perioperative medication optimization, drug information support, and patient education. Opportunities include committee involvement and precepting of pharmacy residents and students.

Candidates must graduate from an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy, complete an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency (or possess equivalent experience), and be eligible for Kentucky pharmacist licensure. Board certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) or Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP), or board eligibility, is preferred

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
07/12/2026

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.

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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.