Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky UKHC seeks a Pharmacy Senior Technician I with transition of care responsibilities. The role supports pharmacists, processes M2B prescriptions, delivers medications, and handles payments.

Eligible for recruitment bonus; work schedule includes day shifts and rotating weekends. Requirements include HS, 1 year related experience, and national technician certification (PTCB or ExCPT) with Kentucky Board registration within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• HS required.
• 1 year of related experience in pharmacy settings.
• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or ExCPT).
• Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with M2B prescription processing and distribution to patients.
• Collect prescription and patient information required to process prescriptions under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Deliver medications to patients and collect payments using a point-of-sale system.
• Use multiple computer devices and programs for documentation.
• Assist with prior to admission medication histories and assess adherence risks.
• Review patient allergies and triage medication-related problems with pharmacists or providers.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

PTCB certification

NHA ExCPT certification

Tools

Point of Sale system

Pharmacy software

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55959

Working Title Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC - Transitions of Care - ELIGIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT BONUS

Department Name H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

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 Shifts primarily during day shift hours with hours of service 7:00am – 7:00pm Monday through Friday and 8:00am – 6:30pm Saturday/Sunday. Shift to follow a 7days on/7days off model. Shift to include weekend and holiday rotation. Full-time position working 80 hours per 2 week pay period. Shift to be discussed during interview and is subject to change based on needs of the service line.

Job Summary

Assist pharmacist(s) with M2B prescription processing and distribution to patients/families within Chandler or Good Samaritan hospital(s); collect prescription and patient information required to process prescriptions under the direction of a pharmacist; deliver medications to patients; and collect payments using a point of sale system. Use of multiple computer devices and programs for adequate documentation are required. Other duties may include assisting pharmacist(s) in obtaining prior to admission medication histories; assess patient risk factors for adherence to prescribed regimens; review/enter patient allergies and triage medication related problems identified via communication with pharmacists, other providers, or patients.

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

10/27/2026

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.