AS

2 yrs

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

May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Primarily day shift, Monday thru Friday (7a – 5:30p) Some weekend and/or holidays may be required per department need.

This position is responsible for the following: procurement and inventory management of all medications and supplies for the UK Specialty Pharmacy, cycle counts, optimization of inventory storage, and drug product returns. This position will manage drug product and supply receipt, storage, and organization, ensuring proper handling of temperature sensitive and specialty medications. This includes verifying and receiving inventory in compliance with DSCSA, ensuring accurate documentation of transaction data, product tracing, and verification processes, as well as adherence to all applicable accreditation standards.

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

Associate or bachelor’s degree and hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician 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.