University of Kentucky Hiring for Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC at Lexington, KY Full Time

Job Title:

Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Requisition Number:

RE43426

Working Title:

Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC – Specialty Operations – ELIGIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT BONUS

Department Name:

H5000: CHANDLER – RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level:

07

Salary Range:

$17.50-27.31/hour

Type of Position:

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education:

HS

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Required Related Experience:

1 yr

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:

This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds. Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time); exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.

Shift:

Primarily Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 5:15pm; hours are subject to change based on the needs of the department and enterprise. May include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Job Summary:

This position will support UK Specialty Pharmacy and Infusion Services operations, with a focus on sterile compounding. Daily job responsibilities include compounding sterile products, inventory management, documentation and maintaining the sterile products area per according to state and federal law, USP 797, USP 800, URAC and ACHC standards. Additionally, this position will follow the scope of standards and polices of UK Specialty Pharmacy and Infusion Services in relation to at minimum dispensing, procurement, mail order shipping, cold chain distribution, storage, and supply management.

This position is eligible for a recruitment bonus. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process should your application be selected to move forward.
The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $18.50/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

This position requires dependability and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education/Experience:

One year of previous work experience (in a related field). Prefer previous pharmacy tech experience or work/classes in medical field. Hired candidate must maintain state licensure in good standing. Must have 1 year of full-time (or pro-rated) pharmacy technician experience and must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Deadline to Apply:

01/25/2024

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.