| Job Title | Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53374 |
| Working Title | Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC - Float Pharmacist |
| Department Name | H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 14 |
| Salary Range | $39.10-75.03/hour |
| 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; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; and exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, burns, and combative/violent people. |
| Shift | Primarily day and evening shifts, including weekend rotation participation as well as holiday rotations. Position supports UK HealthCare Retail Pharmacy locations which may include coverage at a multiple locations on and off campus. Hours, days of the week, and location subject to change based on the needs of the department. This is a full-time 40hr/week position. |
| Job Summary | Position is for an Ambulatory Retail Pharmacist who 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 may support multiple retail pharmacy areas where staffing is needed. Scheduling is done six weeks at a time, and is a full-time benefitted position. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | This position requires attention to detail; the ability to provide excellent customer service; reliability; punctuality; teamwork; and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | PharmD and ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience preferred |
| Deadline to Apply | 03/29/2026 |
| 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. |

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