Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Fayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
3/13/2025
Full Time
$39 - $75 per hour
Job Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE49533
Working Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC - Fountain Court
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
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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
Shift to be a 7 on/7 off salaried position working a mid-shift 1030am-9pm weekdays/8am-6pm weekend shifts. Weekends are part of the rotation and may assist with coverage of holidays in locations open on holidays which may affect shift days
Job Summary
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 evaluated. Position supports all patients who wish to utilize the services of the new location. Position supports and provides assistance with the documentation, filling of prescriptions, financial assistance with acquisition of medications, billing and dispensing of the medications to all patients including delivery to clinic room.
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
03/18/2025
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.
Salary range
- $39 - $75 per hour