Pharmacist _ E

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in the preparation, dispensing, and monitoring of medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Gains experience in applying academic knowledge to patient care while learning operational, clinical, and regulatory aspects of pharmacy practice. Supports the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered medication therapy and participates in educational activities required for licensure.

Essential Functions

• Assists a licensed pharmacist in reviewing and processing medication orders for accuracy and therapeutic appropriateness.

• Prepares, compounds, labels, and dispenses medications under direct supervision following established protocols and safety procedures.

• Supports medication reconciliation, inventory management, and restocking of automated dispensing systems as directed.

• Participates in patient counseling and education activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

• Assists in monitoring medication therapy and collecting patient data to support clinical decision-making.

• Observes and participates in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, and case discussions as part of professional training.

• Maintains accurate documentation of compounding logs, medication dispensing, and quality assurance records.

• Ensures compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards in all pharmacy operations.

• Engages in structured learning experiences, competency assessments, and feedback sessions to prepare for pharmacist licensure.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Doctor of Pharmacy

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Experience Requirement

No work experience required

Certifications & Licensures

Must be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist intern or graduate pharmacist as defined by state regulations

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motions (such as typing and dispensing medications); intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional exposure to risk of back injury from moving equipment or materials, occasional risk of cuts or punctures, occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and occasional interaction with combative or violent people.

Department:

Pharmacy

Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky