The Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC - Medication History Technician will assist pharmacist(s) in obtaining prior to admission medication histories; assess patient risk factors for adherence to prescribed regimens; review/enter patient allergies and triage medication-related problems identified via communication with pharmacists, other providers, or patients. The position will assist in the training of staff and development of procedures and work with the prior authorization and patient assistance teams to assess medication coverage. Use of multiple computer devices and programs for adequate documentation are required. This position requires dependability and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Apply by 11/26/2023.

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

Required Related Experience: 2 yrs.

Required Education: Associates degree

Physical Requirements: 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.

Associate or Bachelor’s degree and hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

About University of Kentucky HealthCare

UK HealthCare at the University of Kentucky is among the nation's busiest, most active academic medical centers in the U.S. Our 945 licensed beds are spread across the system’s flagship UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Kentucky Children’s Hospital and UK Good Samaritan Hospital, all located in Lexington. In addition, the clinical enterprise embraces a wide range of clinical areas and several multidisciplinary centers, including the NCI-designated Markey Cancer Center. UK Chandler Hospital includes the only Level 1 Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients and the only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit in Central and Eastern Kentucky. U.S. News & World Report ranks Chandler Hospital No. 1 in Kentucky. Our Pharmacy Services area is one of the premier programs in the United States. We have more than 700 pharmacists and staff working in a wide variety of settings, including our central hospital pharmacies, ambulatory and inpatient areas, five retail pharmacies and the UK Specialty Pharmacy. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference for patients with challenging disease states, as well as to participate in research and be part of a close-knit... team of professionals focused on innovation and great patient care. The university offers a robust package of benefits that includes health, dental and vision insurance; a 100 percent retirement match; and a wide range of optional benefits. Learn more about University of Kentucky employee benefits here: https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits. Lexington is a great place to live – it’s family-friendly and easy to navigate and features a low cost of living compared to many areas its size. In addition to the horse racing, basketball and bourbon Kentucky is known for, we have a rich literary and music tradition, a thriving arts scene, and rolling hills that beckon for hiking, rock-climbing or just enjoying nature. For even more to do, the larger cities of Louisville and Cincinnati are each just over an hour away. Learn more about UK HealthCare on our website at www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu. View this position as well as our other openings here: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/

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