Pharmacy Sr Tech I​/Spec​/On-Call​/UKHC- Specialty Pharmacy

Overview

Pharmacy Sr Tech I/Spec/On-Call/UKHC
- Specialty Pharmacy

Posting Details

Job Title Pharmacy Sr Tech I/Spec/On-Call/UKHC
- Specialty Pharmacy

Requisition Number DU03761

Department Name H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range $15.26/hr - $23.89/hr

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status On Call

Required Education High School

Required Related Experience 2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification National Pharmacy Technician Certification thru either PTCB or ExCPT with CPhT designation and Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.

Physical Requirements May include standing and/or walking for greater than 5 hours at a time. Walking could be of significant distance throughout the medical center campus for medication delivery to clinic patients. May require the ability to reach items above the shoulder level and to carry items up to 25 pounds.

Shift Current operating hours are Monday thru Friday 730am-5pm. Hours and days of week subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department. May require call center duties which could expand to later hours and may require occasional holiday and weekend rotation based on growth of department. Shifts assigned based on scheduling needs not to exceed 40 hours/week.

Number of hours scheduled per week may vary.

Job Summary This position will provide a variety of specialty pharmacy services including obtaining prior authorizations, enrolling patients in financial support programs, mail order tracking and drug inventory management, and coordinating first time dispenses and refills for specialty medications prescribed within UK Health Care. 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities This position requires dependability, excellent customer service and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Must be self-motivated and be able to stay on task. Must be reliable and punctual. This position requires teamwork, excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to be applied with both patients and other medical professionals.

Creates and maintains cultures where all staff deliver friendly, patient centered care.

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Preferred Education/Experience Retail and/or Hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred but not required. Hired candidate must maintain licensure as CPhT from PTCB /ExCPT during employment in this position. Salary range based on experience and certification

Final date to receive applications 12/31/2025

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Pre-employment Screenings 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.