Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our team on a day shift. The role involves ordering and maintaining investigational drugs, ensuring accurate documentation for monitors, and distributing drug orders for clinical studies.

Responsibilities include preparing non-sterile compounds, intravenous and chemotherapy products, and maintaining clean investigation work areas, with training and cross-functional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician by PTCB/PTCE or NHA/ExCPT.
• Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Order and maintain investigational drugs.
• Maintain an accurate record-keeping system for monitors.
• Prepare and distribute investigational drug orders and remake kits for studies.
• Perform drug distribution activities and prepare non-sterile preparations.
• Prepare intravenous and/or chemotherapy products per procedures.

Skills

Dependability

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Shift

The shift is day shift, mainly Monday-Friday with some weekend and holiday requirements.

Job Summary

The major job responsibilities of this position are 1) ordering and maintaining investigational drugs; 2) maintain accurate record keeping system for monitors; 3) prepare and distribute investigational drug orders, remake kits for individual studies; 4) IDS is authorized to charge for costs associated with Pharmacy participation in research which is processed by this position. Also performs drug distribution activities, compounds non-sterile preparations and prepares intravenous and or chemotherapy products in accordance with established procedures; maintains the clinical investigational work areas in a clean and orderly manner; performs workload measurement support functions; performs training/educational functions; performs cross-functional and other duties and responsibilities consistent with the job classification.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)

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

Associate or bachelor’s degree and hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/05/2026

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