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Job Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Third/UKHC Requisition Number RE48905 Working Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Third/UKHC Department Name H3330:Pharmacy Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 14 Salary Range $81,328-156,062/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 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 2nd/3rd shifts; 7 days on/7days off; some weekend and holiday requirement. Job Summary This position will provide pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to Emergency Medicine services through reviewing and perfecting medication orders, contacting and conferring with physicians and other healthcare practitioners to optimize medication therapy. This position will also provide and document pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic consultation services in addition to providing educational services to pharmacy technicians, students, residents, nurses, pharmacists and physicians through precepting, in-services and/or grand rounds presentations. The person selected for this position will contribute to the scholarly productivity of the organization through clinical research and/or publications.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum salary for this position will now be $129,697/year. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

There is an internal candidate being considered. 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 degree, preferred. ASHP PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency preferred. Deadline to Apply 02/19/2025 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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