Pharmacy Technician/Inpatient/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Pharmacy Technician/Inpatient/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE36516 |
| Working Title | Pharmacy Technician/Inpatient/UKHC – 1st Shift Central Pharmacy |
| Department Name | H3330:Pharmacy Services |
| Work Location | Lexington, Ky |
| Grade Level | 06 |
| Salary Range | $16.20-24.82/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 | No experience required |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire. National Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) by either PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT) required within 9 months of hire date. |
| Physical Requirements | This position requires use of a computer workstation, completion of tasks with repetitive motions, and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position also requires significant walking each shift. This position may require personnel to wear personal protective equipment to reduce risk of exposure to work-related hazards (e.g. handling of hazardous medications). |
| Shift | 7days on/7days off; 7:00 pm – 7:00 am or 7:00 pm – 5:30 am with some holiday requirements. |
| Job Summary | UK Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in providing medications to patients in an inpatient hospital setting. This position will be a vital part of our growing team serving UK HealthCare patients and staff. The selected candidate will prepare and/or deliver products for individual patient doses including batch doses, as well as participate in ongoing inventory management, replenish automated dispensing cabinets, and provide customer service to UK HealthCare patients and other healthcare professionals participating in patient care. The Pharmacy Technician will also assist nursing personnel by assuring that patient medications are available on the patient care unit. Applicants who possess a National Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT) are eligible to be hired into a Pharmacy Senior Technician/UKHC position, which is a grade 7 ($18.50/hour – $27.31/hour). All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience. UK Healthcare offers candidates who do not currently hold a National Pharmacy Technician certification the opportunity to gain the 500 hours of on-the-job experience required to be able to obtain your certification. Applicants who are not certified at time of hire are eligible to receive a pay increase and be moved into Pharmacy Senior Technician/UKHC, grade 7 role once certification has been obtained and 90 days of successful employment have been completed. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | This position requires dependability, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate must be hard-working, efficient and an excellent communicator. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 11/06/2022 |
| 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. |
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