Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC

Job Title :

Pharmacist Clinical Staff / Shift-BSD / UKHC

Requisition Number : RE45709

RE45709

Working Title :

Pharmacist Clinical Staff / Shift-BSD / UKHC - Pediatrics

Department Name :

H3330 : Pharmacy Services

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

Grade Level : Salary Range :

Salary Range :

$81,328-156,062 / year

Type of Position : Staff

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education :

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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 Monday through Friday (2 : 00pm to 10 : 30pm); may include every 4th to 6th weekend as well as holidays per departmental need.

Job Summary :

Kentucky Children’s Hospital Provides Pharmaceutical Care to pediatric and obstetric patients in an inpatient hospital setting.

Position is a mix of staffing and clinical components during evening hours. Contacts and confers with physicians and other practitioners to optimize drug therapy.

Conducts pharmacokinetic monitoring, patient chart review, code / ECMO response and other clinical services as need. May precept PGY-2 pediatric specialty residents, PGY-1 pharmacy practice residents, and student pharmacists.

Reviews, interprets, and verifies written and electronic orders to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed for admitted patients.

Provides direction and supervision of technical staff and pharmacy interns, and confirms the quality and accuracy of dispensed products.

Maintains inventory and records of narcotics and other forms of drugs.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum salary for this position will now be $114,697 / 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? :

Preferred Education / Experience :

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

Deadline to Apply : 07 / 25 / 2024

07 / 25 / 2024

University Community of Inclusion :

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.