Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC - Medication History Technician in Lexington, KY. The role supports pharmacists by collecting prior to admission medication histories and assessing adherence risks.

It includes triage of med-related issues and documentation across multiple systems. Requirements include an AS degree, national certification (PTCB or NHA), Kentucky board registration within 30 days, and at least 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• AS degree required.
• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or NHA) required.
• Registered with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.
• 2 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in obtaining prior to admission medication histories and assess patient risk factors.
• Review and enter patient allergies and triage medication-related problems identified via communication with pharmacists or patients.
• Assist in training staff and developing procedures; documentations across multiple computer systems.

Skills

Dependability

Prioritization

Education

AS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55458

Working Title Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC - Medication History Technician

Department Name H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 09

Salary Range $21.00-34.29/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education AS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 2 yrs

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 M-F 8-4:30 with some required weekends and holidays.

Job Summary Assist pharmacist(s) in obtaining prior to admission medication histories; assess patient risk factors for adherence to prescribed regimens; review/enter patient allergies and triage medication-related problems identified via communication with pharmacists, other providers, or patients. Assist in the training of staff and development of procedures. Use of multiple computer devices and programs for adequate documentation are required.

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

Deadline to Apply 08/30/2026

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.