UK HealthCare Pharmacy Tech Chosen as Finalist for National Award

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 10, 2015) – UK HealthCare's Ashley Ackerman is one of eight finalists for the Certified Pharmacy Technician of the Year award from the Pharmacy Technicians Certification Board (PTCB).

The award focuses on individual work towards innovation and safety in patient care and providing an excellent level of service for patients. Finalists were chosen from peer nominations followed by a detailed rating process. Ackerman was chosen for the top eight out of 585 total nominations for 2015.

At UK HealthCare, Ackerman serves as a senior specialty pharmacy technician for Specialty Pharmacy Services, focusing on patients' access to care and quality management for the group. She recently developed and implemented patient care services for the newly created Specialty Pharmacy areas of rheumatology and multiple sclerosis.

The winner will be chosen by popular vote and will receive a $1,000 honorarium along with travel and accommodations to attend a special evening event on Oct. 27 in Washington D.C. to recognize the CPhT of the Year for leadership, innovation, and excellence in patient safety.

Voting is open to the public and ends on Friday, Sept. 18. To vote for Ackerman, visit the PTCB voting page.