Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

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.

Hours ranging from 0700 – 1900, primarily Monday – Friday; weekend and holiday requirement per departmental need.

This Pharmacist position provides pharmacy services for the hematology, medical oncology, and gynecologic oncology patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The pharmacist provides order verification support for this patient population and also makes clinical interventions in terms of patient education, clinical pharmacokinetic/anti-coagulation monitoring, drug information, cost-effective care analysis, patient care rounds, and interacting with pharmacy residents and students. The pharmacist may also represent oncology pharmacy on Enterprise and Markey Cancer Center Committees as warranted. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

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.