Pharmacy Director Associate/UKHC
About the Role
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of performance and quality improvement activities related to medication use safety for Retail Pharmacy Services and the UK Healthcare Enterprise. Work with UK Healthcare leaders to address any discovered deficiencies. Identify potential patient safety improvements. Lead working groups to achieve continued quality improvement. Conduct medication safety rounds and participate in accreditation tracers and other activities for UK Healthcare Enterprise to ensure compliance with state, federal, professional, and accreditation standards. Coordinate the review, investigate, and code medication-related incident events reported via the Safety Intelligence System (SI). Provide education and promotion of safe medication practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead performance and quality improvement activities for medication use safety.
- Address deficiencies in medication use safety with UK Healthcare leaders.
- Identify and implement patient safety improvements.
- Lead working groups for continuous quality improvement.
- Conduct medication safety rounds and participate in accreditation activities.
- Coordinate the review and investigation of medication-related incidents.
- Provide education on safe medication practices.
Requirements
- PharmD degree.
- 2 years of related experience.
- Licensed Pharmacist.
- Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals, cuts/punctures, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.
Qualifications
- Strong clinical and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of inpatient drug distribution and dispensing.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Team-oriented mentality.
- Desire to teach and motivate others.
Preferred Qualifications
- PharmD with 5 years of pharmacy experience or PharmD with PGY2 in Health System Pharmacy Administration.
- Master’s degree in business and/or healthcare administration.
Schedule
Primarily day shift, Monday through Friday. Some evenings, holidays, and weekends per business needs.
Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $95,056 - $185,848/year
Deadline to Apply: 08/10/2026