Pharmacy Tech Education Coord/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Pharmacy
Posted on May 20, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Pharmacy Tech Education Coord/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45460
Working Title
Pharmacy Tech Education Coord/UKHC
Department Name
H3330:Pharmacy Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
10
Salary Range
$48,360-81,328/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician and registered with the Ky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); standing for more than five hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day; reaching items above shoulder-level; and lifting items weighing up to 25 lbs.
Shift
Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; as an exempt-level position, some additional days, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays may be required in order to meet job and departmental business needs.
Job Summary
The position will perform all duties commensurate of a coordinator for an accredited pharmacy technician training program. This technician will be responsible for the development and maintenance of an accredited pharmacy technician training program curriculum. The position will coordinate student didactic, simulated, and experiential education at UK HealthCare. The coordinator will act as a liaison to ensure that the students receive the intended educational experience and exposure to pharmacy practice throughout the system. The position will also evaluate program success in collaboration with the pharmacy leadership team. The position will serve as content expert for advanced technician certifications that are possible, and provide departmental support as needed.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have experience in appropriate education methodologies, course development, and course instruction and evaluation; effective communication skills (both written and verbal); the ability to prioritize; and will be reliable, dependable, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Graduate of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training program and/or an Associate degree holder, and professional organization involvement at the state and national level preferred.
Deadline to Apply
06/02/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Pharmacy Tech Education Coord/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE45460
Working Title
Pharmacy Tech Education Coord/UKHC
Department Name
H3330:Pharmacy Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
10
Salary Range
$48,360-81,328/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician and registered with the Ky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); standing for more than five hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day; reaching items above shoulder-level; and lifting items weighing up to 25 lbs.
Shift
Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; as an exempt-level position, some additional days, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays may be required in order to meet job and departmental business needs.
Job Summary
The position will perform all duties commensurate of a coordinator for an accredited pharmacy technician training program. This technician will be responsible for the development and maintenance of an accredited pharmacy technician training program curriculum. The position will coordinate student didactic, simulated, and experiential education at UK HealthCare. The coordinator will act as a liaison to ensure that the students receive the intended educational experience and exposure to pharmacy practice throughout the system. The position will also evaluate program success in collaboration with the pharmacy leadership team. The position will serve as content expert for advanced technician certifications that are possible, and provide departmental support as needed.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have experience in appropriate education methodologies, course development, and course instruction and evaluation; effective communication skills (both written and verbal); the ability to prioritize; and will be reliable, dependable, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Graduate of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training program and/or an Associate degree holder, and professional organization involvement at the state and national level preferred.
Deadline to Apply
06/02/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you currently hold a National Pharmacy Technician Certification from either PTCB or ExCPT?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you currently registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate the amount of paid pharmacy technician experience you have working in either an inpatient hospital and/or retail pharmacy setting.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please describe your teaching philosophy and your experience as an educator.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your experience as a pharmacy technician.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
