Pharmacy Sr Tech I/OnCall/UKHC - Markey Cancer Center

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky’s Pharmacy Services seeks a certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in inpatient and outpatient infusion settings. The role involves preparing and dispensing medications, compounding patient doses, and maintaining a sterile environment.

You will assist with inventory management and uphold USP-compliant procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting. The position is temporary with on-site work at Lexington, KY, typical shifts 1–4 days per week, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification and Kentucky Board registration required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in dispensing medications for inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Prepares and compounds patient doses, mainly sterile IV medications.
• Maintains sterile environment and assists with inventory management.

Skills

Inpatient drugs

Prioritization

Customer service

Education

High School

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Kentucky Board Registration

Job description

Requisition Number

Requisition Number DU12377

Department Name

Department Name H3330:Pharmacy Services

Work Location

Work Location Lexington Kentucky

Salary Range

Salary Range $18.50/hr - 27.31/hr

Type of Position

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status

Position Time Status On Call

Required Education

High School

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

National Pharmacy Technician Certification and Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Physical Requirements

May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level and be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Shift

600a-700pm Monday through Friday and 700a-500p on Saturday and Sunday. 1-4 days a week

Job Summary

Assists pharmacists in providing medications to patients in an inpatient hospital and outpatient infusion setting. Prepares and compounds individual patient doses, primarily sterile hazardous and non-hazardous IV medications for adult and pediatric populations in accordance with current USP guidelines. Maintains a sterile work environment with specified cleaning procedures. Assists pharmacist and other technicians with inventory management of materials and medications.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge of inpatient drug distribution systems; ability to prioritize; strong customer service skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 12/31/2026

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 (*).

• Please select the option that best represents your number of full years paid, full-time, employment experience in pharmacy.* 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:35+ hours worked per week = full credit for time worked28-34 hours worked per week = 75% credit for time worked18-27 hours worked per week = 50% credit for time worked9-17 hours worked per week = 25% credit for time worked< 9 hours worked per week = no credit given for time worked
  • 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 but less than 8 years of employment listed above.
  • At least 8 full years or more of employment listed above.
• * Are you currently a Certified Pharmacy Technician?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician?
  • Yes
  • No