Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitlePharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHCRequisition NumberRE49741Working TitlePharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC - ELIGIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT BONUSDepartment NameH5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACYWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level07Salary Range$17.50-27.31/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationHSClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience1 yrRequired License/Registration/CertificationNationally certified Pharmacy Technician by either PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT); Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.Physical RequirementsThis 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.ShiftMonday - Friday; shift varies from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours and days of the week subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department.Job SummaryThis position will provide a variety of specialty pharmacy services including obtaining prior authorizations, enrolling patients’ in financial support programs, and coordinating first time dispenses and refills for specialty medications prescribed within UK HealthCare. You will work closely with nurses, physicians, and UK Specialty Pharmacy staff to improve access to medications for a variety of sub specialty disease states. Effective 4/1/09, the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy requires all pharmacy technicians to be registered with the state and pay a $25 fee within 30 days of hire. This registration must be renewed annually.and growth of the departmentThis 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 / AbilitiesThis 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? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceOne year of previous work experience (in a related field) preferred. Prefer previous pharmacy tech experience or work/classes in medical field. Hired candidate must maintain state licensure in good standing. Must have 2 years of full-time (or pro-rated) pharmacy technician experience and must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).Deadline to Apply04/02/2025Our University CommunityWe 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 background check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Do you currently hold a National Pharmacy Technician Certification from either PTCB or ExCPT? YesNo Please indicate the amount of paid pharmacy technician experience you have working in either an inpatient hospital and/or retail pharmacy setting. NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 2 yearsMore than 2 years, up through 5 yearsMore than 5 years Please describe your retail pharmacy and/or Medicare billing experience. (Open Ended Question) Please provide an example of a time that you have provided excellent customer service to a patient. (Open Ended Question) Please tell us about your background and how it would assist with this position. Also, tell us why you consider yourself the best candidate for this position. (Open Ended Question) Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? HigherEdJobs.comDiverseeducation.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 AboveApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsOptional DocumentsResumeCover LetterEqual employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilitiesApply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/znp7djHdGP1noCANBFbbrKPI266510740