Pharmacy Senior Technician/UKHC
Job description
Job Title:
Pharmacy Senior Technician/UKHC
Requisition Number:RE25050
Working Title:Pharmacy Senior Technician/UKHC – ED Transitions of Care
Department Name:H3330:Pharmacy Services
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:07
Salary Range:$15.26-23.98/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:2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Registration PTCB Registration
Physical Requirements:May include standing for greater than five hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day; reaching items above shoulder-level; and lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Shift:Days, primarily Monday through Friday. Holiday and weekend coverage rotated among staff; hours of operation and location of service provided may be subject to change based on the needs of the service area.
Job Summary:Assist pharmacist(s) in obtaining prior to admission medication histories; assess patient risk factors for adherence to prescribed regimens; review/enter patient allergies and triage medication-related problems identified via communication with pharmacists, other providers, or patients. Additionally, the Pharmacy Senior Technician assists pharmacist(s) with M2B prescription processing and distribution to patients/families within Chandler or Good Samaritan hospital(s); collects prescriptions and patient information required to process prescriptions under the direction of a pharmacist; delivers medications to patients; and collects payments using a point of sale system. Use of multiple computer devices and programs for adequate documentation are required.
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:Associate or bachelor’s degree and hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply:02/21/2021
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.