Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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Job Description:


University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC
Requisition Number RE47363
Working Title Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC - KY Clinic Pharmacy - 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
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
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 Hours of operation of the KY Clinic Pharmacy are 7:30 am – 9:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Saturday/Sunday. The current schedule for this particular position primarily reflect day shifts from 7:00am – 5:30pm (4 days a week) with the exception of weekend rotation shifts (currently rotated every 5th weekend where weekday shifts become modified to accommodate the weekend shift). Possibility of working a 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday shift with weekend rotations as discussed above. Schedule/hours subject to change in order to accommodate staffing needs during pharmacy operating hours. Shift rotations to be discussed during interview. Participates in minimal holiday coverage rotation for our location open on holidays.
Job Summary | This position will assist pharmacists with medicine preparation and distribution in the KY Clinic Pharmacy and/or other retail pharmacy sites operating under University of Kentucky Pharmacy Services. Primary duties include filling and distributing prescriptions in a busy retail-based setting and providing exceptional customer service to pharmacy customers and patients. The successful Senior Technician will be reliable, punctual, works well within a team, and possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Pharmacy Senior Technicians for Ambulatory Pharmacy Services will play an integral role in ensuring overall customer satisfaction and that a positive patient experience are achieved for all Chandler and Good Samaritan retail pharmacy patrons. The ability and desire to work and grow in a fast-paced, complex, and ever-changing field within a dynamic and cutting-edge pharmacy is essential for individuals in this position. The potential for growth within this nationally-recognized enterprise is truly unsurpassed; the University of Kentucky was recently named as one of The Chronicle of Higher Education’s 2019 Great Colleges to Work For, an award based solely on randomly-selected employee survey results. 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. 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 be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
Deadline to Apply 09/29/2024
Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you currently hold a National Pharmacy Technician Certification from either PTCB or ExCPT?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please indicate the amount of paid pharmacy technician experience you have working in a clinic based or retail pharmacy setting.
    • None
    • More than 0 years, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
    • More than 2
  3. * Please describe your experience in working with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to secure a prior authorization.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Please describe your retail pharmacy and/or medicare billing experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Please provide an example of a time that you have provided excellent customer service to a patient.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Please tell me about your and how it would assist with this position. Also tell me why you consider yourself the best candidate

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • 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

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter








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