Job Description
UK Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution at UK Specialty Pharmacy. This position will be a vital part of our growing team serving UK HealthCare patients and staff. The selected candidate will fill prescriptions and package 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. Applicants who possess a National Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT) are eligible to be hired into a Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC position, which is a grade 7 ($18.50/hour – $27.31/hour). All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience. UK Healthcare offers candidates who do not currently hold a National Pharmacy Technician certification the opportunity to gain the 500 hours of on-the-job experience required to be able to obtain your certification. Applicants who are not certified at time of hire are eligible to receive a pay increase and be moved into Pharmacy Senior Technician/UKHC, grade 7 role once certification has been obtained and 90 days of successful employment have been completed.