BS

No experience required.

Licensed Pharmacist

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.

Day shift, 8:00 am 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours and days of the week are subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department.

This position will provide clinical and operational support for the gastroenterology and rheumatology service lines within the Pediatric Specialty Clinic. The UK HealthCare Specialty Pharmacy is designed to optimize patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes by supporting physicians and clinic-providers during initiation of medications including patient counseling, medication reconciliation, toxicity monitoring, and the creation of drug-specific clinical pathways.

As part of the UK HealthCare Specialty Pharmacy team, you will work closely with a group of dedicated pharmacists and technicians providing benefits investigation, financial support, clinical monitoring, education, and dispensing for a variety of sub-specialty services. Additionally, this position will establish safe practices for infusion therapy handling, as well as collaborating and communicating with multidisciplinary team members involved in providing services to patients.

Internal Employee Being Considered.

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.

PharmD and ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.

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.