Amb/Retail Pharmacist Manager/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Pharmacy
Posted on April 24, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist Manager/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45045
Working Title
Pharmacist Manager – Compounding Coordinator
Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
15
Salary Range
$95,056-185,848/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PharmD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
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
Day shift, 8:00am – 5:00pm with some holiday requirements; hours and days of the week subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department.
Job Summary
In this role, the pharmacist will be integral to the UK Specialty Pharmacy and Infusion Services, focusing on both sterile and non-sterile compounding workflows while ensuring compliance with USP standards, URAC and ACHC accreditation, Joint Commission standards, and preparation for any future accreditations. Responsibilities include completing committee work pertinent to sterile and non-sterile processes. The candidate will deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients requiring both specialty and non-specialty medications, adhering to accreditation standards and fulfilling contractual obligations. Key duties involve acting as the primary liaison between UK Specialty Pharmacy and UK's ambulatory clinics; ensuring safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy is implemented and monitored for all patients; facilitating the formulary review process; participating in relevant hospital and/or departmental committees; and establishing safe practices for infusion therapy management. Additionally, the role encompasses supervising PharmD students, technicians, and providing educational programs for hospital staff, as well as fostering collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary team members involved in patient care.
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?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with home infusion; hospital infusion centers; and Specialty Pharmacy; Board certified in Specialty Pharmacy.
Deadline to Apply
05/07/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist Manager/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45045
Working Title
Pharmacist Manager – Compounding Coordinator
Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
15
Salary Range
$95,056-185,848/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PharmD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
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
Day shift, 8:00am – 5:00pm with some holiday requirements; hours and days of the week subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department.
Job Summary
In this role, the pharmacist will be integral to the UK Specialty Pharmacy and Infusion Services, focusing on both sterile and non-sterile compounding workflows while ensuring compliance with USP standards, URAC and ACHC accreditation, Joint Commission standards, and preparation for any future accreditations. Responsibilities include completing committee work pertinent to sterile and non-sterile processes. The candidate will deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients requiring both specialty and non-specialty medications, adhering to accreditation standards and fulfilling contractual obligations. Key duties involve acting as the primary liaison between UK Specialty Pharmacy and UK's ambulatory clinics; ensuring safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy is implemented and monitored for all patients; facilitating the formulary review process; participating in relevant hospital and/or departmental committees; and establishing safe practices for infusion therapy management. Additionally, the role encompasses supervising PharmD students, technicians, and providing educational programs for hospital staff, as well as fostering collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary team members involved in patient care.
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?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with home infusion; hospital infusion centers; and Specialty Pharmacy; Board certified in Specialty Pharmacy.
Deadline to Apply
05/07/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Kentucky?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience working with any of the following UK computer systems (Allscripts (AEHR, APM, SCM), ScriptPro, Talyst, Veridikal, Mckesson (HealthQuest))?
- None of the above
- Experience with 1 of the systems
- Experience with 2 of the systems
- Experience with 3 of the systems
- Experience with 4 of the systems
- Experience with all 5 of the systems
- * Briefly describe your pharmacy experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have any specialty pharmacy experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Please describe your clinical, inpatient, transitions of care, and outpatient experiences as a pharmacist.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
