Pharmacist Manager/UKHC

Job Title
Pharmacist Manager/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53228

Working Title
ESH Pharmacist Manager/UKHC

Department Name
H1090:ESH Pharmacy Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
15

Salary Range
$95,056-185,848/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

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Pharmacist

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally standing, walking with, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; standing for an extended period of time; and performing repetitive motions (such as typing).

Shift

Primarily day shift; Monday through Friday.

Job Summary

The ESH Pharmacist Manager is directly responsible for day to day operations for the Pharmacy Services, the pharmacy supervisor and pharmacy staff. Serves as a mentor by role modeling a professional practice consistent with organizational goals, customer service, clinical effectiveness, and standards of care. Oversees the development and implementation of programs to assure the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals. Oversees integration of performance improvement initiatives and measurement with accreditation and regulatory processes, goals and objectives, standards of care, and pharmacy and other policies and procedures. This position will contribute toward all signature metrics, particularly financial and quality management, fiscal responsibility, revenue cycle management, and cost containment. This role will also integrate systems with UKHC pharmacy and pharmacy processes, as applicable.

There is an IEBC being considered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The employee shall become familiar with HIPAA regulations and do their utmost to protect all protected health information (PHI) and other personal or sensitive information within their trust in the course of state business by applying appropriate safeguards and sharing only the information required to deliver agency services. Any personal or sensitive information overheard or seen by the employee will be kept confidential by not sharing it with others, on or off the work-site grounds. Fully participate in all activities regarding the elimination of the use of seclusion and restraints in patient care including educational requirements, competency development activities, and meeting established performance goals and measures. Must have computer competency in approved systems. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Completion of a Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy (Pharm D) or equivalent plus five years experience and be a licensed pharmacist.

Deadline to Apply
02/25/2026

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.