Pharmacy Technician​/Inpatient​/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title:
  
  Pharmacy Technician/Inpatient/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE52225
• Working Title:
  
  Pharmacy Technician/Inpatient/UKHC – Pharmacy Technician Academy
• Department Name: H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 06
• Salary Range: $/hour
• Type of Position:
  Staff
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  HS
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  No experience required
• 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 9 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. It also requires significant walking each shift and may require personal protective equipment.
• Shift: Monday through Friday (75 hours per pay period or bi‑weekly). Variable hours may be required for select aspects of the program.
• Job Summary:
  
  UK Health Care 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 Health Care 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:
  
  Hospital/retail pharmacy technician and/or healthcare customer service experience preferred.
• Final date to receive applications: 11/13/2025

We 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.

The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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.

• Required Documents:
  Resume
• Required Documents:
  Cover Letter
• Required Documents:
  Academic Transcript

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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