24 jobs found in Lexington, KY

Leads pharmacy education, staff development, and academic detailing initiatives that promote evidence-based medication use and professional growth. Partners with clinical and operational teams to improve prescribing practices, workflows, quality, safety, compliance, and patient outcomes. There is an internal candidate being considered.

The Pharmacy Cold Chain Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that the UK Specialty Pharmacy delivers high cost, temperature sensitive medications to existing UK HealthCare ( UKHC ) patients and any new incremental patients added through Business Development strategic initiatives with internal and external partners. This role will develop functionality and capabilities around design of effective cold chain pack outs, as well as coordinate, manage, and optimize distribution and shipment. This individual will be responsible for disseminating information and educating staff regarding evolving standards and advances in cold chain distribution to ensure medication safety and effectiveness, regardless of patient location. This position is a key component to successfully expanding the geographic service area of our existing specialty pharmacy mail order-based operations, decreasing risk associated to cold chain distribution and increasing customer confidence and loyalty by ensuring...

This position will provide a variety of specialty pharmacy services including obtaining prior authorizations, enrolling patients’ in financial support programs, and coordinating first time dispenses and refills for specialty medications prescribed within UK HealthCare. You will work closely with nurses, physicians, and UK Specialty Pharmacy staff to improve access to medications for a variety of sub specialty disease states. This position is eligible for a recruitment bonus. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process should your application be selected to move forward.

Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians. Reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and ensures that drug interactions. Establish safe practices for infusion therapy handling, as well as collaborating and communicating with multidisciplinary team members involved in providing services to patients.

This position has split responsibilities for both drug charging integrity and drug pricing contract integrity for UK Healthcare Pharmacy services across UK Chandler, Good Samaritan, King’s Daughter, and St. Claire hospitals. For drug charge integrity, the position ensures accurate and compliant billing by maintaining alignment between medication administration, pharmaceutical supply utilization, and associated patient charges. Responsibilities include monitoring charging workflows, identifying discrepancies, and collaborating with operational and clinical teams to maintain revenue integrity For drug pricing contract integrity, the position oversees the accuracy of pharmaceutical pricing agreements by monitoring alignment between contracted prices, purchasing systems, and supplier invoices. Responsibilities include identifying pricing discrepancies, recovering overcharges from vendors, validating contract compliance, and ensuring accurate contract configuration within ordering and...

The Pharmacy Senior Technician assists pharmacists in providing medications to patients in an inpatient hospital setting by compounding complex sterile and non-sterile products and participating in the delivery of comprehensive pharmaceutical care.

Assist pharmacist(s) with M2B prescription processing and distribution to patients/families within Chandler or Good Samaritan hospital(s); collect prescription and patient information required to process prescriptions under the direction of a pharmacist; deliver medications to patients; and collect payments using a point of sale system. Use of multiple computer devices and programs for adequate documentation are required. Other duties may include assisting pharmacist(s) in obtaining prior to admission medication histories; assess patient risk factors for adherence to prescribed regimens; review/enter patient allergies and triage medication related problems identified via communication with pharmacists, other providers, or patients. This position is eligible for a recruitment bonus. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process should your application be selected to move forward.

Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians. Reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and ensures that drug interactions are considered. Contacts and confers with physicians and other practitioners to optimize drug therapy. Maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other forms of drugs. Participates in the routine supervision and training of technical staff related to daily operations of drug distribution.

Assist pharmacist(s) with M2B prescription processing and distribution to patients/families within Chandler or Good Samaritan hospital(s); collect prescription and patient information required to process prescriptions under the direction of a pharmacist; deliver medications to patients; and collect payments using a point of sale system. Use of multiple computer devices and programs for adequate documentation are required. Other duties may include assisting pharmacist(s) in obtaining prior to admission medication histories; assess patient risk factors for adherence to prescribed regimens; review/enter patient allergies and triage medication related problems identified via communication with pharmacists, other providers, or patients. This position is eligible for a recruitment bonus. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process should your application be selected to move forward. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for...

This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an integral part of the healthcare team, the Meds to Beds technician will have a home base in the outpatient pharmacy and under the direction of a pharmacist will help coordinate, fill, and dispense prescription orders in preparation for discharge bedside delivery. Our Pharmacy Senior Technician I’s are key to identifying process improvements in the medication distribution process that align us with our quality improvement and safety initiatives. Competitive candidates will be able to effectively triage and communicate with patients, nurses and providers in order to minimize transition of care issues and delays in prescription access for patients transitioning from an inpatient stay to home. Assists pharmacist(s) with M2B prescription processing and distribution to patients / families within the Chandler or Good Samaritan hospital(s). This position is eligible for a...

Provide patient care in a fast-paced pharmacy setting. Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians. Reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and ensure that drug interactions are reviewed.

The Director of Specialty Pharmacy will provide clinical leadership for UK Specialty Pharmacy’s self-administered medication and centralized services while supporting ongoing accreditation and compliance activities. The Director of Specialty Pharmacy will serve as the Senior Clinical lead for purposes of accreditation. Working closely with Specialty Pharmacy leadership, this position will plan and implement programs aligned with UK HealthCare enterprise goals. The Director will also support Trade Relations by collaborating with pharmaceutical manufacturers to expand access to limited-distribution and other specialty medications and develop partnerships that advance patient access, clinical outcomes, and organizational priorities. Programs and services will comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and quality and medication safety principles while promoting operational efficiency, responsible revenue growth, waste reduction, staff well-being, and continuous...

Performs basic pharmacy technician duties of counting, billing, dispensing and provides exceptional customer service processing prescription refills, renewals, and new prescription entry for patients at patient facing or at patient support phone stations as per KY Board of Pharmacy law. The successful Senior Technician will be reliable, punctual, works well within a team, and possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Pharmacy Senior Technicians for Ambulatory Pharmacy Services will play an integral role in ensuring overall customer satisfaction and that a positive patient experience are achieved for all retail pharmacy patrons. The ability and desire to work and grow in a fast-paced, complex, and ever-changing field within a dynamic and cutting-edge pharmacy is essential for individuals in this position. This position is eligible for a recruitment bonus. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process should your application be selected to move...

This position will support ambulatory clinics in the management of patients requiring Specialty Pharmacy medications. In the absence of the Pharmacist-in-Charge ( PIC ), the Director of Operations will assume all responsibilities or will designate an appropriately experienced pharmacist on that team to fulfill interim PIC duties. If the Director of Operations is also absent, a SCSP will determine which pharmacist should assume PIC duties. Strong clinical oversight and patient education is mandatory for high functioning specialty pharmacies. The UK Specialty pharmacy will improve clinic workflow, increase patient satisfaction, and increase the volume of specialty medications dispensed through UK pharmacies. The creation of a UK HealthCare Specialty Pharmacy will allow subspecialty care to be managed entirely within UK HealthCare, avoiding the fractured care that currently exists by relying on external specialty pharmacies and manufacturer hubs. This position will provide a...

Provide pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to Inpatient neurosurgery, neurology, stroke and medicine intensive care services through actively participating on patient care rounds, contacting and conferring with physicians and other healthcare practitioners to optimize medication therapy and reviewing and perfecting medication orders. The pharmacist will also provide and document pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic consultation services. Provide educational services to pharmacy technicians, students, residents, nurses, pharmacists and physicians through precepting, in-services and/or grand rounds presentations. The pharmacist will also contribute to the scholarly productivity of the organization through clinical research and/or publications.

This position provides decentralized patient care to a diverse and often high-acuity surgical population across trauma, emergency general surgery, vascular, colorectal, thoracic, oncologic, plastics, urology, otolaryngology, and orthopedic surgery services. Care setting includes surgical ICUs, progressive care units, acute care floors, and perioperative areas during first and second shift. Responsibilities include emergency response, pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation management, perioperative medication optimization, drug information support, and patient education. Opportunities include committee involvement and precepting of pharmacy residents and students. Candidates must graduate from an ACPE -accredited school or college of pharmacy, complete an ASHP -accredited PGY1 residency (or possess equivalent experience), and be eligible for Kentucky pharmacist licensure. Board certification in Pharmacotherapy ( BCPS ) or Critical Care Pharmacy ( BCCCP ), or board...

The Inpatient Pharmacy Senior Technician is responsible for maintaining stock inventory, including participating in the ordering process and ensuring proper storage and dating; processing, dispensing and delivering patient specific orders to assigned areas with timeliness and efficiency; replenishing automated medication dispensing cabinets; assisting in the training of newly hired technicians, interns and student learners, and supporting the department with a patient-centered approach. This position is eligible for a recruitment bonus. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process should your application be selected to move forward.

This position will provide a variety of specialty pharmacy services including obtaining prior authorizations, enrolling patients’ in financial support programs, and coordinating first time dispenses and refills for specialty medications prescribed within UK HealthCare. You will work closely with nurses, physicians, and UK Specialty Pharmacy staff to improve access to medications for a variety of sub specialty disease states. Effective 4/1/09, the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy requires all pharmacy technicians to be registered with the state and pay a $25 fee within 30 days of hire. This registration must be renewed annually. Primary focus is to follow URAC standards not limited to but including PHARMCore, Patient Management, and Operations. Follow scope of standards and polices of Specialty Pharmacy Services in relation to at minimum dispensing, procurement, mail order shipping, cold chain distribution, storage, and supply management. Person is responsible for following appropriate...

UK Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution at UK Specialty Pharmacy. This position will be a vital part of our growing team serving UK HealthCare patients and staff. The selected candidate will fill prescriptions and package orders for delivery in a busy retail-based pharmacy setting. May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Requires attention to detail and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Must be reliable and punctual. This position also requires teamwork, excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills. Applicants who possess a National Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB ( PTCE ) or NHA (ExCPT) are eligible to be hired into a Pharmacy Senior Technician I/ UKHC position, which is a grade 7 ($18.50/hour – $27.31/hour). All pay rates will be based on...

This position will help establish and lead the delivery of a new pharmacist-led academic detailing program across UK HealthCare, providing individualized, evidence-based education and clinical outreach to healthcare providers to promote appropriate medication use, support guideline implementation, improve medication safety and patient outcomes, and advance cost-effective prescribing practices. This position will serve as a clinical liaison between UK Specialty Pharmacy and Infusion Services and healthcare providers, establishing collaborative relationships, assessing provider-specific educational needs and prescribing practices, and translating clinical evidence, formulary information, and medication-use data into actionable recommendations. This position will support prescribing optimization and the integration of evidence-based practices into clinical workflows. The pharmacist will also develop educational materials, track and evaluate program outcomes, and use provider feedback...