Pharmacy Technician/UKHC
Job description
Job 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:01/14/2021
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.