Job TitlePharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHCRequisition NumberRE51006Working TitlePharmacy Senior Technician - Specialty Pharmacy - ELIGIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT BONUSDepartment NameH5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACYWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level07Salary Range$17.50-27.31/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
1 yr
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.
Physical Requirements
May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Shift
Monday – Friday; shift varies from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and days of the week subject to change based on departmental need.
Job Summary
This position will be in a call center providing a variety of specialty pharmacy services including obtaining prior authorizations, enrolling patients in financial support programs, and coordinating first time dispenses of specialty medications prescribed. This position will have a heavy focus on proactive refill management for specialty patients utilizing mail order services. This position will work closely with nurses, physicians, and UK Specialty Pharmacy staff to improve access to medications for a variety of subspecialty disease states.
This position is eligible for a recruitment bonus. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process should your application be selected to move forward.
The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $18.50/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
This position requires dependability and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply07/30/2025Our University Community
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