Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 47,237; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lexington, KY, seeks a Pharmacy Senior Technician II to assist pharmacists with medication histories and assess risk factors. Ideal candidates should be nationally certified and possess strong skills in prioritization and attention to detail. This role is full-time, requiring at least 2 years of experience, and includes some weekend shifts. Join a dedicated team focused on patient care within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician by PTCB or NHA.
• Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.
• 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in obtaining medication histories.
• Assess patient risk factors for adherence to prescribed regimens.
• Triage medication-related problems identified via communication.

Skills

Dependability

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Details

• Job Title: Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE52572
• Working Title: Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC - Medication History Technician
• Department: 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
• Required Related Experience: 2 years
• 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.
• Shift: Day shift; Monday-Friday with some weekend requirements.
• Equivalency Information: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

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.

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. Work with the prior authorization and patient assistance teams to assess medication coverage. 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Preferred Education/Experience

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

Deadline to Apply

12/17/2025

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