Pharmacy Technician/OnCall/UKHC - Specialty Operations

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

University of Kentucky's UKHC Specialty Operations seeks a Pharmacy Technician on-call to assist pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution in a busy retail setting in Lexington, KY. The role includes filling prescriptions, packaging orders for delivery, and ensuring accuracy and excellent customer service.

The position requires a high school diploma, registration with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days if not already registered, and the ability to stand for long periods

Qualifications

• Requires attention to detail and the ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• This position requires teamwork, excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to communicate and be understood in English.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution at UK Specialty Pharmacy.
• Fills prescriptions and packages orders for delivery in a busy retail-based pharmacy setting.
• May require standing for greater than 5 hours at a time and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Requires attention to detail and the ability to provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Pharmacy Technician/OnCall/UKHC - Specialty Operations

Job Title Pharmacy Technician/OnCall/UKHC - Specialty Operations

Requisition Number

Requisition Number DU14143

Department Name

Department Name H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Salary Range $16.20-$24.82/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status

Position Time Status On Call

Required Education

High School Diploma

Required Related Experience

0 years

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registration with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy ( KBOP ) is required within 30 days of new hire if not previously registered as a pharmacy technician in KY. Must renew registration with KBOP on day one if lapsed and must keep registration in good standing and renew annually.

Physical Requirements

May include standing, sitting, or walking for greater than 5 hours at a time. May require the ability to reach items above or below shoulder level and be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday. 7a-530p

Job Summary

Assists pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution at UK Specialty Pharmacy. Fills prescriptions and packages orders for delivery in a busy retail-based pharmacy setting. May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Requires attention to detail and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Must be reliable and punctual. This position also requires teamwork, excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Requires attention to detail and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Must be reliable and punctual. This position also requires teamwork, excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate and be understood in the English language.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

One year previous work experience (preferably in a related field) is preferred. Prefer previous pharmacy tech experience or work/classes in medical field. Hired candidate must maintain registration with the KY Board of Pharmacy. High school diploma or equivalent required. General chemistry knowledge, basic algebra, and proficient reading/writing/speaking in the English language, preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 12/31/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of experience do you have as a pharmacy technician?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1, up through 3 years
  • More than 3, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please indicate the amount of paid pharmacy technician experience you have working in either an inpatient hospital and/or retail pharmacy setting.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1, up through 2 years
  • More than 2, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Describe your customer service experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please provide an example of a time that you have provided excellent customer service to a patient.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you current hold a National Certified Pharmacy Technician license?
  • Yes
  • No