Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

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

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC to support specialty pharmacy operations, including prior authorizations and patient enrollment in financial assistance programs. You will coordinate first-time dispenses and refills for specialty medications, collaborating with nurses, physicians, and UK Specialty Pharmacy staff to improve access.

The role requires 1 year of related experience, HS diploma, and national certification as a pharmacy technician (PTCB or

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty pharmacy services including prior authorizations and enrollment in patient financial assistance programs.
• Coordinate first time dispenses and refills for specialty medications with UK HealthCare staff.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

HS

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55527

Working Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician/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

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

Monday-Friday shift varies from 7:30a-5p; hours and days of the week subject to change based on the needs and growth of the department.

Job Summary

This position will provide a variety of specialty pharmacy services including obtaining prior authorizations, enrolling patients' in financial support programs, and coordinating first time dispenses and refills for specialty medications prescribed within UK HealthCare. You will work closely with nurses, physicians, and UK Specialty Pharmacy staff to improve access to medications for a variety of sub specialty disease states.

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

09/06/2026

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