Pharmacy Technician/Inpatient/UKHC

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 6 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 Monday through Friday (75 hours per pay period or bi-weekly). Variable hours may be required for select aspects of program.

Job Summary UK HealthCare is seeking motivated, patient-centered individuals interested in pursuing a career as a pharmacy technician.

The UKHC Pharmacy Technician Academy will allow you to enjoy the pay and benefits of a UK employee, while also receiving on the job training, hands-on experience, and instructor guided learning.

In addition, you will have access to numerous resources and study materials. The program is 16 weeks long, and is designed to prepare you for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification exam.

As a Pharmacy Technician Academy employee, you will train and work as a full-time team member within the Department of Pharmacy Services.

There are a variety of different pharmacy technician roles within the department in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will gain exposure to these different settings of pharmacy through program participation. This program is unique to UK HealthCare in that the department covers the cost of the program and certification exam as long as certain criteria are met.

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 High School Diploma or equivalent.

Deadline to Apply 07 / 08 / 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.