Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician to support Chandler - Retail Pharmacy. The role involves inventory control, ordering, and dispensing under physician orders. Requires Kentucky Board registration within 30 days of hire and PTCB or ExCPT certification.

Primarily dayshift, full-time staff position with potentially some holidays. Associate degree or higher preferred; hospital or retail pharmacy experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Dependability and the ability to prioritize are essential.
• Reliability and attention to detail are highly valued.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree with hospital/retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory management, place orders and check for outdated drugs.
• Compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies from physician orders.
• Support documentation, prescriptions, billing and delivery to patients.

Skills

Dependability

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

AS

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Department Name

Department Name H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 09

Salary Range

Salary Range $21.00-34.29/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

AS

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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

Primarily dayshift between hours of ; Monday – Friday 7:30am-7pm. May include some holidays and weekends per business needs-location currently not open on weekends. Location and shifts subject to change based on the needs of the department

Job Summary

Position helps provide primary support for the inventory needs of the location. Responsible for placing orders, checking outdated drugs, inventory rotation, looking for ways to reduce inventory costs, checking for discrepancies, returning expired medications and handling recalled drugsCompounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written orders from physicians. Position supports all patients who wish to utilize the services of the new location. Position supports and provides assistance with the documentation, filling of prescriptions, financial assistance with acquisition of medications, billing and dispensing of the medications to all patients including delivery to patient.

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?

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 09/22/2026

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

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Academic Transcript

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Academic Transcript