Pharmacist Program Coordinator/UKHC

Job Title
Pharmacist Program Coordinator/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53790

Working Title
Pharmacist Program Coordinator/UKHC - Drug Shortage Coordinator

Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
14

Salary Range
$109,932-156,062/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

PharmD

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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

The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 25lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 15lbs; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time while performing repetitive motions (such as typing); standing for extended periods of time, sometimes greater than 5 hours per day; and traversing several miles across and on campus for meetings and work on a regular basis.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8am – 4:30pm. Weekends and holidays may periodically be required based on department demand.

Job Summary

The Drug Shortage Coordinator leads drug shortage preparedness and response for the Enterprise, ensuring a safe and reliable medication supply across acute and ambulatory settings. This role monitors national shortages, develops mitigation strategies, and coordinates implementation of shortage mitigation plans. The Coordinator serves as the primary resource for shortage communication and collaborates with all stakeholders to optimize inventory utilization, procurement, and shortage response. This position leads shortage governance efforts, including chairing the Drug Shortage Task Force, facilitates routine shortage meetings, and develops and presents related reports to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills; strong data analytic skills; knowledge of inpatient drug distribution; knowledge of pharmacy supply chain and medication safety; knowledge of pharmacy and healthcare related regulations and standards; Microsoft Office experience.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Pharm D preferred; PGY1 and/or PGY2 Residency in Med Safety, Administration, or equivalent professional experience.

Deadline to Apply
04/09/2026

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.