Job Description

Department Name: H3330:Pharmacy Services

Job Summary:

This position supports the educational mission of the University of Kentucky by working with trainees, students, observers, to help educate the next generation of healthcare workers. Orients and trains new pharmacy technicians for UK HealthCare Chandler Central Pharmacy; Provides direction and training to pharmacy staff to ensure compliance with practice standards and directives. Works closely with members of the Pharmacy Operations leadership team. Organizes the orientation of pharmacy technician trainees including University of Kentucky and UK Healthcare orientations, and the Department of Pharmacy specific orientation. Precepts and/or assists with precepting Pharmacy Technician Students, Pre-professional students, and Pharm D students. Identifies, develops, and implements training materials and resources for training and growth opportunities within the department. Establishes and maintains baseline technical competency documentation for the staff (e.g. competency checklists, training guides, and evaluations), ensures ongoing competency of all technicians and completion of annual competency requirements. Develops a training feedback and quality improvement program to enhance the efficacy of pharmacy technician training. Shall perform other miscellaneous job-related tasks/activities as assigned by the supervising pharmacist.

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

This position requires dependability and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. 

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

AS

Required Related Experience:

2 yrs

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.

Preferred Education/Experience:

Associate or bachelor's degree and hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.

University Community of Inclusion:

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.

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

Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.

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Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship,

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