Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC for 1st shift in Central Pharmacy. The role involves assisting pharmacists, and will participate in patient-specific medication preparation and delivery. Eligible for a recruitment bonus.

Requires HS diploma and national certification as Pharmacy Technician (PTCB/NHA) with Kentucky Board registration within 30 days. Shift is 7:00am-7:00pm on a 7-on/7-off rotation with 1st shift responsibilities.

Qualifications

• HS required.
• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician by PTCB or NHA; ExCPT accepted.
• Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in inpatient setting by compounding sterile and non-sterile products.
• Participate in delivery of comprehensive pharmaceutical care across multiple inpatient areas.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards in daily operations.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

HS

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55344

Working Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC - 1st Shift Central Pharmacy - 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

1st shift; 7 days on/7 days off; Wednesday through Tuesday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm (5 days) 7:00am - 5:30 pm (2 days)

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 Chandler Inpatient, GS Inpatient, OR Satellite, Pediatric Satellite and Oncology Satellites. 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

09/23/2026

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.