Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Job Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55871

Working Title
Amb/Retail Pharmacist/UKHC - Ky Clinic Retail Pharmacy

Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
14

Salary Range
$55.20-75.03/hour

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. Daily activities involve repetitive motion.

Shift

Full-time position with flexible scheduling opportunities. Pharmacists may have the opportunity to work five 8-hour shifts per week or four 10-hour shifts per week, providing an additional day off each week and promoting work-life balance. Scheduling will support pharmacy operational hours, which include Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–9 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage may be required.

Job Summary

UK HealthCare is seeking a motivated, patient-focused pharmacist to join our Kentucky Clinic Retail Pharmacy team. This position offers the opportunity to practice at the highest level of pharmacy practice within a large, progressive academic health system, supported by an extensive team of pharmacy technicians, support personnel, and healthcare professionals.

The pharmacist will be responsible for reviewing and dispensing prescriptions, evaluating medication therapy for safety and appropriateness, counseling patients, and identifying opportunities to optimize medication outcomes. Our collaborative environment allows pharmacists to focus on providing exceptional patient care, optimizing medication therapy, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

At UK HealthCare, we are committed to creating an environment where pharmacists can grow professionally, expand their clinical knowledge and skills, and pursue opportunities for career advancement within a large and diverse pharmacy department. We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling opportunities, including the option to work four 10-hour shifts per week while maintaining a full-time schedule. Join a team that values professional development, collaboration, and providing the highest quality of care to the patients and communities we serve.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

This position requires attention to detail; the ability to provide excellent customer service; reliability; punctuality; teamwork; and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

PharmD and ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
11/10/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.