Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Licensed Pharmacist

This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation; performing taskswith repetitive motions (such as typing); standing or walking with objects weighing up to10 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; andoccasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involvessome risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, ormaterials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and exposure to blood-borneor airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures,burns, and combative/violent people.

This is a full-time position that primarily works a schedule of  7 days on/7 days off  or 8 days on/ 6 days off generally from 1030am-9pm weekdays and 730am-6pm weekends in a rotation.  Weekends and holidays are part of the rotation. Shift, days of week, and location subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department. 

The Ambulatory Retail Pharmacist compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians, and reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and drug interactions are monitored.

This position requires attention to detail; the ability to provide excellent customer service; reliability; punctuality; teamwork; and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

PharmD and ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience 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.