Pharmacy Senior Technician I/OnCall/UKHC - Good Samaritan Inpatient

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmacy Senior Technician to support pharmacists in delivering medications to patients in a hospital setting. This role involves compounding both sterile and non-sterile products and ensuring comprehensive pharmaceutical care. The ideal candidate will exhibit dependability, excellent customer service, and strong attention to detail. Join a community that values employee well-being and fosters a healthy work environment. If you are motivated and ready to make a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of pharmacy experience required.
• Must maintain licensure as CPhT from PTCB/ExCPT.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in providing medications in a hospital setting.
• Compound complex sterile and non-sterile products.

Skills

Dependability

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Requisition Number: DU11825

Department Name: H6290: Pharmacy

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $18.50 - $27.31

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: On Call

Required Education: HS diploma

Required Related Experience: 2 yrs Pharmacy Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification: National Pharmacy Technician Certification and Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.

Physical Requirements: May include standing and/or walking for greater than 5 hours at a time as well as lifting up to 30 pounds. Walking could be of significant distance throughout the medical center campus. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level.

Shift: Varies – Covers days off for full-time employees; shifts include 7a – 530p; 7a – 7p; 12n – 10p; 7p – 7a; 8:30p – 7a; among others; opportunities 7 days a week.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Senior Technician assists pharmacists in providing medications to patients in an inpatient hospital setting by compounding complex sterile and non-sterile products and participating in the delivery of comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Areas of service include Good Sam Inpatient.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

This position requires dependability, excellent customer service, and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Must be self-motivated and be able to stay on task. Must be reliable and punctual. This position requires teamwork, good communication skills, and interpersonal skills to be applied with both patients and other medical professionals. Must be proficient in speaking/hearing English and must be able to be understood in English.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

2yrs of Retail and/or Hospital pharmacy technician experience required. Hired candidate must maintain licensure as CPhT from PTCB /ExCPT during employment in this position.

Deadline to Apply: 05/31/2025

Our 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.

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 hold a National Pharm Tech 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 select the response that best represents your full years paid, full-time, employment experience in pharmacy or pharmacy related.*If you have part-time work experience that you want to include, please refer to the following to determine your credit of full years of related employment experience:
  • None
  • Some, but less than one full year of employment listed above.
  • At least 1 full year but less than 2 years of employment listed above
  • At least 2 full years but less than 3 years of employment listed above
  • At least 3 full years but less than 4 years of employment listed above
  • At least 4 full years but less than 5 years of employment listed above
  • At least 5 full years but less than 6 years of employment listed above.
  • At least 6 full years but less than 7 years of employment listed above.
  • At least 7 full years or more of employment listed above.