Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC to assist pharmacists in inpatient and outpatient IV medication preparation, dosing and delivery. This role emphasizes sterile compounding and adherence to USP 797 guidelines, with a focus on patient safety and accuracy.

The position offers a recruitment bonus and requires national certification, a high school diploma, and a minimum of one year related experience. Monday–Friday day shift; lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year related experience.
• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB/NHA) and Kentucky license within 30 days.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medications for inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Prepare, compound and deliver IV medications following USP 797 guidelines.
• Maintain sterile work environment and assist with inventory management.
• Support pharmacists and other technicians as needed.

Skills

Dependability

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

HS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE54288

Working Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC - MCC - Eligible for recruitment bonus

Department Name

H3330:Pharmacy Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

07

Salary Range

$18.50-27.31/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required 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

This position requires use of a computer workstation, completion of tasks with repetitive motions, and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position may require personnel to wear personal protective equipment to reduce risk of exposure to work-related hazards (e.g. handling of hazardous medications).

Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift

Job Summary

Assists pharmacists in providing medications to patients in an inpatient hospital and outpatient infusion setting. Prepares, compounds and delivers individual patient doses, primarily sterile hazardous and non-hazardous IV medications for adult and pediatric populations in accordance with current 797 USP guidelines. Maintains a sterile work environment with specified cleaning procedures. Assists pharmacists and other technicians with inventory management of materials and medications.

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.

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?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Hospital/retail pharmacy technician and/or healthcare customer service experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

08/31/2026

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.