Pharmacy Technician I

Pharmacy Technician

At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting pharmacists in delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care by compounding medications, dispensing prescriptions, and maintaining accurate records. Coordinates patient access to medications through financial assistance programs, prior authorizations, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Provides training, technical support, and administrative assistance to ensure adherence to operational processes and standard operating procedures. Assists with staff scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing education to maintain high service standards. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and contributes to continuous process improvement within pharmacy services.

Essential Functions

Assists area leadership with administrative duties, including training program development and staff scheduling.

Trains, coaches, and evaluates staff, applying performance management and progressive discipline as needed.

Develops, implements, and maintains operational processes and standard operating procedures.

Compounds, packages, and labels sterile and non-sterile medication preparations under pharmacist supervision.

Participates in delivery and restocking of patient-specific medications and automated dispensing cabinets.

Manages inventory, orders medications and supplies, and monitors stock levels.

Acts as liaison with hospital departments, physicians, and external customers regarding pharmacy operations.

Participates in quality assurance and improvement initiatives and departmental committees.

Supports the education of trainees, students, and observers in pharmacy operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department: Family Pharmacy

Shift: Flex (United States of America)

Time Type: Full time

Address: 2230 Lexington Avenue

City, State: Ashland, Kentucky