Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Senior Technician at University of Kentucky 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.

Qualifications

• This position requires dependability and the ability to prioritize.
• The successful candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Preferred Hospital/retail pharmacy technician experience or healthcare customer service is welcome.

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacy Senior Technician assists pharmacists in preparing medications for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, including compounding complex sterile and non-sterile products.
• They help deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care across multiple units and satellites.

Skills

Dependability

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

HS

Job description

Department Name

Department Name H3330:Pharmacy Services

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 07

Salary Range

Salary Range $18.50-27.31/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

HS

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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

Hours ranging from 7:00am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday

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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

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

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/10/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you currently hold a National Pharmacy Technician Certification from either PTCB or ExCPT?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate the amount of paid pharmacy technician experience you have working in either an inpatient hospital and/or retail pharmacy setting.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years