BS

No experience required.

Licensed Pharmacist

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.

Primarily 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

This Acute Pain/Palliative Care Pharmacist will provide comprehensive, patient centered pharmacotherapy primarily on the Inpatient Acute Pain/ Palliative Care Consult Services and in the Palliative Care outpatient clinic. This may include guiding complex medical decision making, providing drug regimen and symptom management recommendations, supporting transitions of care coordination, and counseling patients. This pharmacist will participate in opioid stewardship initiatives and will provide educational services to pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, physicians, and nurses through precepting and other teaching opportunities. This pharmacist may also contribute to scholarly activity through clinical research, quality improvement projects, presentations, and publications in support of UK HealthCare’s mission.
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.

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.

PharmD degree preferred. ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.