Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

UK HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Job summary

The University of Kentucky HealthCare (UKHC) Pharmacy Senior Technician I works on the 3rd shift to support perioperative medications. You will assist pharmacists, compound sterile and non-sterile products, and distribute medications from the OR pharmacy satellite across PreOp/PACU, Main OR, Cath Lab, CAS, Labor and Delivery, Endoscopy and Interventional Radiology.

Requires a high school diploma, 1 year related experience, and national technician certification (PTCB or NHA) with Kentucky Board

Qualifications

• HS required.
• 1 year related experience preferred.
• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician by PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT); registered with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in perioperative hospital setting.
• Compound complex sterile and non-sterile products.
• Distribute medications from OR pharmacy satellite; support PreOp/PACU, Main OR, Cath Lab, CAS, Labor & Delivery, Endoscopy, and Interventional Radiology.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE55673

Working Title: Pharmacy Senior Technician/UKHC – 3rd Shift OR Pharmacy

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: 3rd shift; Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 7pm-5am

Job Summary: The Pharmacy Senior Technician assists pharmacists in providing medications to patients in the perioperative hospital setting by compounding complex sterile and non-sterile products, participating in the delivery of comprehensive pharmaceutical care, and distributing medications from the OR pharmacy satellite. Areas of service include PreOp/ PACU , Main OR, Cath Lab, Center for Advanced Surgery ( CAS ), Labor and Delivery, Endoscopy, and Interventional Radiology. 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.

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: 11/17/2026

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