Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Pharmacy
Posted on April 22, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45003
Working Title
Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC - Inventory CRP
Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
09
Salary Range
$21.00-34.29/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician by either PTCB ( PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT); Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.
Physical Requirements
May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Shift
Primarily dayshift/early evening hours. May include some holidays and weekends as needed.
Job Summary
Performs basic pharmacy technician duties of counting, billing, dispensing and provides customer service processing prescription refills, renewals, and new prescription entry for patients at patient facing or at patient support phone stations as per KY Board of Pharmacy law. Position also supports the procurement needs for the pharmacy ensuring that returns are processed timely, recalls are removed from the active inventory, medications are ordered timely with a cost effective approach, participates in the inventory steering committee, works with multiple vendors, and provides communication to the staff regarding any supply issues encountered.
Internal Employee Being Considered ( IEBC)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have retail pharmacy and/or pharmacy buyer experience; be reliable and dependable; have the ability to prioritize; demonstrate excellent attention to detail; have high attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and to work efficiently in a fast paced environment. This position also requires teamwork, excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and dedication to providing excellent customer service.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate or bachelor's degree and hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply
04/28/2024
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45003
Working Title
Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC - Inventory CRP
Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
09
Salary Range
$21.00-34.29/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician by either PTCB ( PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT); Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.
Physical Requirements
May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Shift
Primarily dayshift/early evening hours. May include some holidays and weekends as needed.
Job Summary
Performs basic pharmacy technician duties of counting, billing, dispensing and provides customer service processing prescription refills, renewals, and new prescription entry for patients at patient facing or at patient support phone stations as per KY Board of Pharmacy law. Position also supports the procurement needs for the pharmacy ensuring that returns are processed timely, recalls are removed from the active inventory, medications are ordered timely with a cost effective approach, participates in the inventory steering committee, works with multiple vendors, and provides communication to the staff regarding any supply issues encountered.
Internal Employee Being Considered ( IEBC)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have retail pharmacy and/or pharmacy buyer experience; be reliable and dependable; have the ability to prioritize; demonstrate excellent attention to detail; have high attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and to work efficiently in a fast paced environment. This position also requires teamwork, excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and dedication to providing excellent customer service.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate or bachelor's degree and hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply
04/28/2024
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you currently hold a National Pharmacy Technician Certification from either PTCB or ExCPT?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate the amount of paid pharmacy technician experience you have working in either an inpatient hospital and/or retail pharmacy setting.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
