Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC
Requisition Number RE44047
Working Title Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC – Pediatrics
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 day shift, occasional second shift, every fourth to sixth weekend, 2-3 holidays per year.
Job Summary
The Pediatric Pharmacy Team at Kentucky Children’s Hospital is recruiting a full-time acute/progressive care clinical pharmacist. The position provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care activities for neonatal and pediatric patients admitted to the covered services and actively participates on multidisciplinary team patient care rounds. Contacts and confers with physicians and other practitioners to optimize drug therapy. Includes active participation in medication reconciliation, patient education, review of patient profiles, therapeutic drug monitoring, clinical documentation, responding to pediatric emergencies, etc. Provides educational services to pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, physicians, and nurses through precepting, in-service presentations, and teaching at the College of Pharmacy. Contributes to the scholarly productivity of the enterprise through clinical research, quality improvement, presentations, publications, etc. 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. Upholds UK Healthcare core values and maintains effective teamwork with pharmacists, residents, technicians, interns, physicians, nurses, allied health staff, etc. The candidate accepting this position will work every fourth to sixth weekend and 2-3 university observed holidays per year.
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.
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 03/31/2024
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.

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