HS

1 yr

Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician by either PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT); Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

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. This position may require personnel to wear personal protective equipment to reduce risk of exposure to work-related hazards (e.g. handling of hazardous medications).

Primarily Monday through Friday, 7:00 am 5:30 pm; hours are subject to change based on the needs of the department and enterprise. May include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

This position will support UK Specialty Pharmacy and Infusion Services operations, with a focus on sterile and non-sterile compounding. Daily job responsibilities include compounding sterile products, non-sterile products, inventory management, documentation and maintaining the sterile products area per according to state and federal law, USP 797, USP 795, USP 800, URAC and ACHC standards. Additionally, this position will follow the scope of standards and polices of UK Specialty Pharmacy and Infusion Services in relation to at minimum dispensing, procurement, mail order shipping, cold chain distribution, storage, and supply management.

This position requires dependability and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

Hospital/retail pharmacy technician and/or healthcare customer service experience preferred.

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.