Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,485 - 37,622; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pharmacy Senior Technician I to provide various specialty pharmacy services, including managing prior authorizations and patient enrollment in programs. This full-time role requires a high school diploma, pharmacy technician certification, and one year of related experience. Working hours vary, with options for full remote work. The position is also eligible for a recruitment bonus. Join a dedicated team to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician by either PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT).
• Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty pharmacy services including prior authorizations and financial support enrollment.
• Manage proactive refill processes for specialty patients.
• Work with healthcare professionals to improve medication access.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE53724

Working Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC - 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

Equivalencies Information

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 through Friday; shift varies from 7:00am -5:00pm. Hours and days of the week subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department.

Remote Work Availability

Full remote work schedule option available

Job Summary

This position will be in a call center providing a variety of specialty pharmacy services including obtaining prior authorizations, enrolling patients in financial support programs, and coordinating first time dispenses of specialty medications prescribed. This position will have a heavy focus on proactive refill management for specialty patients utilizing mail order services. This position will work closely with nurses, physicians, and UK Specialty Pharmacy staff to improve access to medications for a variety of subspecialty disease states.

Recruitment Bonus

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Preferred Education/Experience

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

Deadline To Apply

04/02/2026

Our University Community

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