Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

Job Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48563


Working Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKCH – Hematology/Oncology


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:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/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 Monday – Friday; generally 8:00am – 4:30pm; some weekend and holiday requirements.



Job Summary

This Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will provide pharmacy services for patients within the Markey Cancer Center. The pharmacist will provide comprehensive, patient-centered pharmacotherapy including patient education, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug regimen recommendations and review, and medical staff interactions.

This position will also provide educational services to pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, physicians, and nurses through precepting, in-service presentations, and didactic teaching at the College of Pharmacy, contribute to the scholarly productivity of the enterprise through clinical research, quality improvement, presentations, publications, etc., and uphold UK Healthcare core values and maintain effective teamwork with pharmacists, residents, technicians, interns, physicians, nurses, allied health staff, and others.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an ACPE-accredited school/college of pharmacy, completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency (or equivalent experience), completed an ASHP-accredited PGY2 oncology residency, and must be eligible for licensure in Kentucky. Board certification in oncology pharmacy (or board eligibility) is preferred.

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.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)



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



Deadline to Apply
01/02/2025


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