Senior Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Access & Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare is seeking a Pharmacy Senior Technician I for UKHC - Specialty Operations in Lexington, KY. The role supports specialty meds through prior authorizations, patient financial aid enrollment, and coordination of first-time dispenses and refills.

The technician role requires a nationally certified Pharmacy Technician and Kentucky registration within 30 days of hire, with URAC standards guiding daily operations and shipping. A recruitment bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician certification and state registration requirements.
• Knowledge of URAC standards (PHARMCore, Patient Management, Operations).
• Experience in hospital/retail pharmacy or healthcare customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty pharmacy services including obtaining prior authorizations.
• Enroll patients in financial support programs and coordinate first-time dispenses and refills.
• Coordinate with nurses, physicians, and UK Specialty Pharmacy staff to improve access to medications.
• Ensure compliance with shipping requirements and cold chain handling.
• Support inventory processes: unpack deliveries, stock medications, perform counts and expiration checks.
• Maintain proper storage, security of inventory, and URAC compliance.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Job description

University of Kentucky HealthCare is seeking a Pharmacy Senior Technician I for UKHC - Specialty Operations in Lexington, KY. The role supports specialty meds through prior authorizations, patient financial aid enrollment, and coordination of first-time dispenses and refills.

The technician role requires a nationally certified Pharmacy Technician and Kentucky registration within 30 days of hire, with URAC standards guiding daily operations and shipping. A recruitment bonus is available.