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

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,485 - 37,622; Part time

Job summary

A public academic institution in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Pharmacy Senior Technician to assist pharmacists with medication provision in an inpatient hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of pharmacy experience and be certified by PTCB/ExCPT. This is an on-call position requiring dependability, excellent customer service, and good communication skills. The hourly salary ranges from $18.50 to $27.31.

Qualifications

• 2 years of pharmacy experience required.
• Must be certified by PTCB/ExCPT.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication provision to patients.
• Compound complex sterile and non-sterile products.
• Participate in comprehensive pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

University of Kentucky – Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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 yrs 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 deliver 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. 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

• 2yrs 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

10/31/2025

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 (*).

1. * Do you hold a National Pharm Tech 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 select the response that best represents your full years paid, full-time, employment experience in pharmacy or pharmacy related.
If you have part-time work experience that you want to include, please refer to the following to determine your credit of full years of related employment experience:

• None
• Some, but less than one full year of employment listed above.
• At least 1 full year but less than 2 years of employment listed above
• At least 2 full years but less than 3 years of employment listed above
• At least 3 full years but less than 4 years of employment listed above
• At least 4 full years but less than 5 years of employment listed above
• At least 5 full years but less than 6 years of employment listed above.
• At least 6 full years but less than 7 years of employment listed above.
• At least 7 full years or more of employment listed above.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita
• Academic Transcript

Optional Documents

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