What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC position at UK HealthCare?
Posting Details
Job Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC
Requisition Number RE49364
Working Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC - Pediatric Satellite
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
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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, Monday through Friday. Typically requires working every 6th weekend. You will also be required to work one major winter and summer holiday.
Job Summary
Kentucky Children’s Hospital – Provides Pharmaceutical Care to pediatric patients in an inpatient hospital and infusion center settings. Reviews, interprets, and verifies written and electronic orders to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed for admitted patients. Reviews, interprets, and verifies outpatient therapy plans for the pediatric infusion clinic patients. Maintains inventory and records of narcotics and other forms of drugs. Completes waste audits on outpatient infusion medications. Ensures the appropriate purchase or other procurement of infusion medications. Contacts and confers with physicians and other practitioners to optimize drug therapy. This includes medication reconciliation, review of patient profiles, utilizing pharmacist authority, and provision of pharmacokinetic consults. Provides direction and supervision of pharmacy students, interns and technical staff, and confirms the quality and accuracy of dispensed products. Involved in medication safety, quality improvement projects, and the coordination of care for high-cost infusion therapies for pediatric patients.
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 degree preferred. ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.
Deadline to Apply 03/10/2025
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Job Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC
Requisition Number RE49364
Working Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC - Pediatric Satellite
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:
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, Monday through Friday. Typically requires working every 6th weekend. You will also be required to work one major winter and summer holiday.
Job Summary
Kentucky Children’s Hospital – Provides Pharmaceutical Care to pediatric patients in an inpatient hospital and infusion center settings. Reviews, interprets, and verifies written and electronic orders to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed for admitted patients. Reviews, interprets, and verifies outpatient therapy plans for the pediatric infusion clinic patients. Maintains inventory and records of narcotics and other forms of drugs. Completes waste audits on outpatient infusion medications. Ensures the appropriate purchase or other procurement of infusion medications. Contacts and confers with physicians and other practitioners to optimize drug therapy. This includes medication reconciliation, review of patient profiles, utilizing pharmacist authority, and provision of pharmacokinetic consults. Provides direction and supervision of pharmacy students, interns and technical staff, and confirms the quality and accuracy of dispensed products. Involved in medication safety, quality improvement projects, and the coordination of care for high-cost infusion therapies for pediatric patients.
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 degree preferred. ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.
Deadline to Apply 03/10/2025
Our University Community
#HospitalGrade
Salary : $81,328 - $156,062
