Job Title: Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE44235
Working Title: Pharmacist Clinical Staff/UKHC - Markey Cancer Center
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:: 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 through Friday; shifts vary; hours range from 7:30am – 07:00 pm. Some weekends and holidays per department need.
Job Summary: UK HealthCare is seeking a highly motivated pharmacist for an oncology pharmacist position at Markey Cancer Center at UK HealthCare. The pharmacist makes clinical interventions in terms of patient education, clinical pharmacokinetic/anti-coagulation/immunosuppressant monitoring, drug information, cost-effective care analysis, direct patient care, and interacting with pharmacy residents and students. This position will rotate between inpatient and outpatient infusion settings with duties including chemotherapy order verification, oversight of sterile hazardous compounding in accordance with USP 797/800, and collaboration with nursing and physician colleagues regarding drug therapy administration. 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. 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 degree preferred. ASHP PGY1 residency and/or PGY2 specialty residency preferred.
Deadline to Apply: 03/10/2024
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.
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