Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare is seeking a Pharmacy Senior Technician I for UKHC on the 1st shift (7:00 am – 7:00 pm), a full-time staff position in the Pharmacy Services department. The role focuses on compounding sterile and non-sterile products and supporting clinical pharmacy care in an inpatient setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma, national certification (PTCB/NHA), and Kentucky Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB/PTCE) or ExCPT by NHA is required.
• Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in inpatient hospital settings by compounding complex sterile and non-sterile products.
• Participate in delivery of comprehensive pharmaceutical care.
• Support 1st shift sterile compounding and patient-centered pharmacy services.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

PTCB or ExCPT certification

KY Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days

Job description

Job Title Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55293

Working Title Pharmacy Senior Technician/UKHC – 1st Shift Sterile Compounding

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, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm; 7 days on/7 days off. Some holiday requirements.

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.

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 11/19/2026

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.