Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Healthcare in Lexington, KY, seeks a Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC – Purchasing Liaison to support procurement and inventory for the UK Specialty Pharmacy. This role includes cycle counting, inventory optimization, and proper handling of specialty medications.

Responsibilities cover drug product receipt, storage, and organization, ensuring DSCSA compliance and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Nationally certified PTCB or NHA; Kentucky Board registration within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Procure and manage inventory of medications and supplies for UK Specialty Pharmacy.
• Perform cycle counts and optimize inventory storage.
• Receive, store and organize drug products with proper handling of temperature sensitive items.
• Verify and document inventory data, product tracing, and verification per DSCSA.

Skills

Dependability

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

AS

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55939

Working Title

Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC – Purchasing Liaison

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

Primarily day shift, Monday thru Friday (7a – 5:30p) Some weekend and/or holidays may be required per department need.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the following: procurement and inventory management of all medications and supplies for the UK Specialty Pharmacy, cycle counts, optimization of inventory storage, and drug product returns. This position will manage drug product and supply receipt, storage, and organization, ensuring proper handling of temperature sensitive and specialty medications. This includes verifying and receiving inventory in compliance with DSCSA , ensuring accurate documentation of transaction data, product tracing, and verification processes, as well as adherence to all applicable accreditation standards.

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

10/01/2026

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.