PharmD

1 yr

Licensed Pharmacist

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.

Day shift, 8:00am 5:00pm with some holiday requirements; hours and days of the week subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department.

In this role, the pharmacist will be integral to the UK Specialty Pharmacy and Infusion Services, focusing on mail order pharmacy operations, URAC and ACHC accreditation, Joint Commission standards, and preparation for any future accreditations. In the absence of the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC), the Director of Operations will assume all responsibilities or will designate an appropriately experienced pharmacist on that team to fulfill interim PIC duties. If the Director of Operations is also absent, a SCSP will determine which pharmacist should assume PIC duties. Responsibilities include completing committee work related to mail order operations. The candidate will deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients requiring both specialty and non-specialty medications, adhering to accreditation standards and fulfilling contractual obligations. Key duties involve acting as the primary liaison between UK Specialty Pharmacy and UK's ambulatory clinics; ensuring safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy is implemented and monitored for all patients; facilitating the formulary review process; participating in relevant hospital and/or departmental committees; and establishing safe practices for infusion therapy management. Additionally, the role encompasses supervising pharmacists, PharmD students, technicians, and providing educational programs for hospital staff, as well as fostering collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary team members involved in patient care.

There is an internal candidate being considered.

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.

Experience with home infusion; hospital infusion centers; and Specialty Pharmacy; Board certified in Specialty Pharmacy.

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.