Job TitleAmb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHCRequisition NumberRE51369Working TitleAmbulatory Retail Pharmacist/UKHC – TurflandDepartment NameH5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACYWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level14Salary Range$39.10-75.03/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Licensed Pharmacist
Physical Requirements
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.
Shift
Operating hours of the location are Monday thru Friday 7am-9pm, and Saturday/Sunday730am-6pm. Targeted shift to be a rotating 7on/7off shift which will include mid and later evening shift rotations which will be discussed during interview. Shift rotation will include holidays occurring during rotation and every other weekend for coverage. Hours of operation and location of shift are subject to change based on needs of the department
Job Summary
The Ambulatory Retail Pharmacist compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians, and reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and drug interactions are monitored.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
This position requires attention to detail; the ability to provide excellent customer service; reliability; punctuality; teamwork; and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
PharmD and ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience preferred
Deadline to Apply08/27/2025Our University Community
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