University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting DetailsJob Title

Pharmacy Technician/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE25901

Working Title

Pharmacy Technician/UKHC - 1st Shift Central Pharmacy

Department Name

H3330:Pharmacy Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

06

Salary Range

$13.58-21.83/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified

Physical Requirements

This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from using job-related equipment; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens.

Shift

1st shift, 7:00am - 7:00pm (5 shifts), or 7:00am - 5:30pm (2 shifts). 7days on/7days off. Some holidays required.

Job Summary

Assists pharmacists in providing medications to patients in an inpatient hospital setting; prepares sterile compounds, individual patient doses and batch doses; participates in replenishing automated dispensing cabinets; and provides customer service in Central Pharmacy. This position is eligible for second shift and weekend differentials.

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

Hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

02/28/2021

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 (*).

1. * Do you hold a National Pharm Tech Certification from either PTCB or ExCPT?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you currently registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * 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
4. * 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)
   
5. * 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
6. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
   • UK Jobs Website
   • Employee Referral
   • Print Advertisement
   • Job Fair
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Oneclick.jobtarget.com
   • Indeed.com
   • Other On-line/Media Advertisement
   • A Colleague, Friend, and/or Family member
   • None of the above

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