Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Job Title - Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHCFountain Court Pharmacy

Department Name - CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 14

Salary Range - $55.20-75.03/hour

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; 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 - Shifts primarily Monday thru Friday 9am-530pm with occasional weekends and holiday coverage. Other shift coverage need to be discussed during interview. Location and schedule subject to change based on the needs of the department. This is a 40 hour per week, full-time position.

Job Summary - This position assists in managing the pharmaceutical care workload; 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.

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 - 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Kentucky?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How many years of experience do you have practicing as a licensed pharmacist?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
3. * Briefly describe your pharmacy experience.
4. * Please describe your experience in working with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to secure Prior Authorizations.
5. * Please provide a specific example from your past experience that highlights your ability to provide great customer service.

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Academic Transcript