Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC
Job description
Job Title:
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC
Requisition Number:RE26464
Working Title:Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC - 3rd Shift Central Pharmacy
Department Name:H3330:Pharmacy Services
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:14
Salary Range:$81,328-137,717/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 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to injury from hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.
Shift:9:00pm – 7:00am; 7 days on/7 days off.
Job Summary:The Pharmacist Clinical Staff/Shift-BSD/UKHC provides pharmaceutical care to patients in an inpatient hospital setting; compounds and dispenses medications upon receiving written (i.e., electronic) orders from physicians; provides supervision of technical staff and confirms the quality and accuracy of dispensed products; maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other forms of drugs; reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and drug interactions are considered; and contacts and confers with physicians and other practitioners to optimize drug therapy which may include active participation on patient care rounds, review of patient profiles, and provision of pharmacokinetics.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:Strong clinical skills; knowledge of inpatient drug distribution and dispensing; ability to prioritize; excellent communication skills; a 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:02/24/2021
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.