Pharmacy Sr Tech I/OnCall/UKHC - Good Samaritan Inpatient

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,485 - 37,622; Part time

Job summary

UK HealthCare is seeking a Pharmacy Senior Technician to assist pharmacists in delivering medications in an inpatient setting at Good Samaritan. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 2 years of pharmacy experience, maintaining their CPhT license during employment.

The position requires strong customer service skills, dependability, and teamwork abilities. Shifts vary and may cover days off for full-time staff. The role includes compounding products and participating in comprehensive pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Pharmacy Experience required.
• Must maintain licensure as CPhT during employment.
• Proficiency in speaking and understanding English.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in providing medications to patients.
• Compound complex sterile and non-sterile products.
• Participate in delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS diploma

CPhT licensure

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Pharmacy Sr Tech I/OnCall/UKHC - Good Samaritan Inpatient

Requisition Number: DU11825

Department Name: H6290:Pharmacy

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $18.50 - $27.31

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: On Call

Required Education: HS diploma

Required Related Experience: 2 years Pharmacy Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification: National Pharmacy Technician Certification and Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.

Physical Requirements: May include standing and/or walking for greater than 5 hours at a time as well as lifting up to 30 pounds. Walking could be of significant distance throughout the medical center campus. May require the ability to reach items above the shoulder level.

Shift: Varies – Covers days off for full‑time employees; shifts include 7a – 530p; 7a – 7p; 12n – 10p; 7p – 7a; 8:30p – 7a; among others; opportunities 7 days a week.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Senior Technician assists pharmacists in providing medications to patients in an inpatient hospital setting by compounding complex sterile and non‑sterile products and participating in the delivery of comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Areas of service include Good Sam Inpatient.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

This position requires dependability, excellent customer service and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. Must be self‑motivated and be able to stay on task. Must be reliable and punctual. This position requires teamwork, good communication skills and interpersonal skills to be applied with both patients and other medical professionals. Must be proficient in speaking/hearing English and must be able to be understood in English.

Preferred Education / Experience

2 years of Retail and/or Hospital pharmacy technician experience required. Hired candidate must maintain licensure as CPhT from PTCB /ExCPT during employment in this position.

Deadline to Apply

12/31/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Pre‑Employment Screening

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.