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UK St. Claire
Morehead, Kentucky

Pharmacist II

PharmacistFull-Time

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Job Description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for optimizing medication use through provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. Ensures appropriate medication selection, correct dosage, and effective monitoring for clinical outcomes and adverse effects. Reviews patient medication profiles to assess drug interactions and indications.

Provides accurate drug information to health professionals and the public. Supervises pharmacy technicians and clerical staff, participates in interdisciplinary committees, and supports educational programs and training initiatives.

Essential Functions

  • Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens.
  • Provides accurate medication information to patients and caregivers.
  • Delivers timely drug information to healthcare providers.
  • Responds to medical emergencies and provides emergent pharmaceutical care.
  • Assists with medication usage evaluations and data collection.
  • Assesses, manages, prevents, and reports medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Prepares and dispenses medications according to policies and procedures.
  • Manages workflow and provides guidance to technical staff to ensure efficient pharmaceutical care.
  • Participates in patient care committees and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Doctor of Pharmacy

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in pharmacy operations, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Ohio Pharmacist license obtained within 90 days of hire if applicable for work location.

Licensed Pharmacist

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: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

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: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

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 repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department: Pharmacy

Shift: Flex (United States of America)

Address

222 Medical Circle

City, State

Morehead, Kentucky

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for optimizing patient medication use by designing and monitoring pharmacotherapeutic regimens and providing accurate drug information. They also supervise pharmacy staff, participate in interdisciplinary committees, and ensure the safe preparation and dispensing of medications.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and possess a valid pharmacist license. The role requires 0-2 years of experience in pharmacy operations or a related field.

Key Skills

Medication therapy managementClinical monitoringPatient counselingMedication error preventionWorkflow managementInterdisciplinary collaborationPharmacy technician supervisionPharmacotherapeutic regimen design

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist II at UK St. Claire a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 9,938 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 56% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,938 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Morehead

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k
Typical market rent
$953/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UK St. Claire

Hospitals and Health Care
Morehead, KY
501-1,000 employees