Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

Job Title - Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC - Internal Medicine

Department Name - Pharmacy

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 14

Salary Range - $111,829-156,062/year

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - BS

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 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from use of job-related equipment; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.

Shift - Primarily Monday through Friday, 7:30 am 4:00 pm. Some weekend and holiday requirements.

Job Summary - Provide pharmaceutical care to patients admitted to Internal Medicine services, primarily at Good Samaritan Hospital. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: participating on patient care rounds, reviewing and perfecting medication orders, reviewing drug profiles to ensure appropriateness of therapy, providing pharmacokinetic consultation and documentation, actively participating in all aspects of the transitions of care process, contacting and conferring with physicians and other practitioners to optimize medication therapy. The Pharmacist will also provide educational services to pharmacy technicians, students, residents, nurses, pharmacists, and physicians through precepting, in-services and/or presentations. The pharmacist may also contribute to the scholarly productivity of the organization through clinical research and/or publications.

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.

Preferred Education/Experience - PharmD and ASHPGYPGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.

Deadline to Apply - 09/09/2026

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, 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.