Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staf/UKHC

Job Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staf/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE47641


Working Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC


Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
14


Salary Range
$81,328-156,062/year


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 and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); 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 risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; working in confined spaces; and exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, and cuts/punctures.



Shift

Monday- Friday, Day shift, 7:30 8:00am – 5:00pm. Hours and days of the week are subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department. Holidays are not currently a requirement, but always subject to change.



Job Summary

This position will support the Medication Therapy Management team. This centralized team supports all of UK Healthcare’s retail pharmacy locations, as well as enterprise efforts to maintain and improve medication adherence rates to positively impact Medicare Star Ratings. This position requires providing optimal, conversational customer service to patients, the ability to prioritize job responsibilities while multi-tasking, and a willingness to contribute to expansion efforts to further grow the team. Job responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, outreach to UKHC patients regarding medication adherence, working in OutcomesMTM, Pre-Visit Review calls for Primary Care patients, and collaborating with other members of the pharmacy team.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong clinical skills; knowledge of inpatient drug distribution and dispensing; ability to prioritize; excellent communication skills; a “team” mentality; desire to teach; and motivation are required to excel in this position.





Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

PharmD and completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency program (or equivalent experience) preferred.



Deadline to Apply
10/20/2024


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.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


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.