Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC

Job Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48169


Working Title
Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC – GSH Surgery


Department Name
H6290:Pharmacy


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

May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.



Shift

Primarily Monday – Friday 0730-1600; some weekends and holidays will be required.



Job Summary

UK HealthCare is seeking a highly motivated full-time clinical pharmacist for surgery services at UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH) in Lexington, Kentucky. This pharmacist will be part of a collaborative pharmacist practice with clinical coverage responsibilities within the Orthopedic, Colorectal, Urology, Bariatric, Plastics, and General Endocrine and Metabolic Surgery service lines. At UK HealthCare the pharmacist makes clinical interventions via patient education, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug information, cost-effective care analysis, direct patient care through interdisciplinary rounds, and interacting with pharmacy and surgery residents and students. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an ACPE-accredited school/college of pharmacy, completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency (or equivalent experience), and must be eligible for licensure in Kentucky. Completion of a PGY2 residency is encouraged. 

This position provides clinical pharmaceutical expertise for surgical teams through perioperative and post-operative/acute phases of care. The GSH surgery representative is responsible for assisting with transitions of care including resumption of home medications upon admission. The pharmacist will also provide dosage form interchanges and alternative therapy recommendations for surgical patients requiring crushed medications post-operatively. The pharmacist coordinates with primary and consulted services to ensure comprehensive patient care.

• Provides clinical pharmaceutical care to patients
• Works with providers to enhance the quality and delivery of care
• Supports UK HealthCare’s educational mission through training of pharmacy residents, students, and pharmacy technician trainees, in addition to continuous personal professional growth
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

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.

Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy
Experience: PGY1 or 3 years of equivalent hospital experience
Certifications: BLS required



Deadline to Apply
12/03/2024


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