Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

March 15, 2025

Job Description

UK HealthCare

Posting Details
Job Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC
Requisition Number RE49584
Working Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC – Surgery/Trauma ICU
Department Name H3330:Pharmacy Services
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 for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.
Shift
Primarily day shift, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Typically 1 out of 8 weekends, one summer and one winter holiday shift required.
Job Summary
The emergency general surgery and trauma ICU clinical pharmacist will provide pharmacy services via rotation through the following services as part of a multidisciplinary team at the University of Kentucky: emergency general surgery ICU, trauma ICU, and emergency general surgery ward. The pharmacist will work as part of the care team in the ICU, and will serve as 1 of 3 pharmacists assigned to this specialty area. As part of UK Healthcare, the pharmacist will have opportunities to precept residents (PGY1, PGY2 Critical Care, PGY2 Emergency Medicine) and APPE students, as well as participate in the education of general surgery residents and Surgical Critical Care fellows.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum salary for this position will now be $104,697/year. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.



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.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
PharmD and ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.
Deadline to Apply 03/30/2025
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.

Source

To apply, please visit the following URL:https://hospitalcareers.com/job/8678865/pharmacist-clinical-staff-ukhc/→