Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC - Mail Order Tech for Lexington, KY. This role supports dispensing, procurement, and mail-order shipping within a retail/pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with cold chain packaging, shipping quality measures, and auditing shipment records. Recruitment bonus eligibility is noted; Kentucky licensure requirements apply upon hire.

Qualifications

• 1 yr of related experience required.
• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCE) or ExCPT; registered with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.
• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician certification and licensure as applicable by Kentucky requirements.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and assist with procurement, mail order shipping, cold chain distribution, storage and supply management.
• Follow shipping requirements, monitor quality and track shipments; maintain records for audit trails.
• Produce reports matching shipping histories for proof of delivery.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCE)

Pharmacy Technician Certification (ExCPT)

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55268

Working Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC - Mail Order Tech - 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 intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds. Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time); exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday day shifts; shift hours may vary. Hours and days of week of operation and location of service provided may be subject to change based on future growth which may include weekends and some holidays

Job Summary

Follow scope of standards and policies in relation to at minimum dispensing, procurement, mail order shipping, cold chain distribution, storage, and supply management. Person is responsible for following appropriate shipping requirements, providing quality measures, testing of cold chain packaging, monitoring complaints regarding shipping errors, turnaround times, and tracking of products after leaving facility, if available. Tracking of prescriptions and documentation required for auditing of shipments. Produce reports matching signatures to shipping histories, required for proper record keeping to show proof of delivery.

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

10/06/2026

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.