Pharmacy/Technician

Pharmacy Technician/OnCall/UKHC - Retail PharmacyJob Title: Pharmacy Technician/OnCall/UKHC - Retail PharmacyDepartment Name: H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACYWork Location: Lexington, KYSalary Range: $16.20-$24.82/hourType of Position: TemporaryPosition Time Status: On CallRequired Education: High School DiplomaRequired Related Experience: 0 yearsRequired 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: Typical shifts may be assigned to work during operating hours of Monday-Friday (7:00am-9pm), Saturday and/or Sunday shifts per location operating hours. May work in our 24/7 operation if shifts are open and employee prefers to work during the overnight hours. Late afternoon/early evening and night hours typically are not scheduled past 9pm. Operating hours and days of operation are subject to change based on location of assignment. May be required to work on some holidays which currently are being rotated by all Ambulatory Pharmacy Services staff. Available shift hours and location varies based on needs of the department. Must participate in some weekend shifts and prefer candidates to be available year round including having some availability during campus breaks. Locations of some retail pharmacies are off-campus in Lexington and Richmond, KY so must be able to commute to sites if selected for these areas. Locations and typical shifts will be reviewed during interview.Job Summary: Assists pharmacists in medicine preparation and distribution in a UK HealthCare Retail Pharmacy. Fills prescriptions in a busy retail based 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. Must be able to communicate and be understood in the English language.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? NoPreferred 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: 09/30/2026Our University Community: 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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How many years of experience do you have as a pharmacy technician? NoneMore than 0, up through 1 yearMore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsMore than 3 years, up through 5 yearsMore than 5 years* Describe your customer service experience. (Open Ended Question)* Are you currently registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician? YesNo* Do you current hold a National Certified Pharmacy Technician license? YesNo* Please choose the answer that best describes your work schedule availability. DaysEveningsNightsWeekendsAnyNone of the above* Do you have reliable transportation to get to an off-campus job? YesNo* This job will require being available to work some nights and weekends. Are you able to meet these requirements? YesNoApplicant DocumentsResumeCover LetterAcademic Transcript