Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC Requisition Number RE53775 Working Title Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC - Transitions of Care - ELIGIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT BONUS Department Name H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 07 Salary Range $18.50-27.31/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

1 yr

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

This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds. Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time); exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, and blood-borne or airborne pathogens.

Shift

Shifts primarily during day shift hours with hours of service 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday through Friday and 8:00am - 6:30pm Saturday/Sunday. Shift to follow a 7days on/7days off model. Shift to include weekend and holiday rotation. Full-time position working 80 hours per 2 week pay period. Shift to be discussed during interview and is subject to change based on needs of the service line.

Job Summary

Assist pharmacist(s) with M2B prescription processing and distribution to patients/families within Chandler or Good Samaritan hospital(s); collect prescription and patient information required to process prescriptions under the direction of a pharmacist; deliver medications to patients; and collect payments using a point of sale system. Use of multiple computer devices and programs for adequate documentation are required. Other duties may include assisting pharmacist(s) in obtaining prior to admission medication histories; assess patient risk factors for adherence to prescribed regimens; review/enter patient allergies and triage medication related problems identified via communication with pharmacists, other providers, or patients.

This position is eligible for a recruitment bonus. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process should your application be selected to move forward.

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

Hospital/retail pharmacy technician and/or healthcare customer service experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply 05/28/2026 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 (*).

• • Do you currently hold a National Pharmacy Technician Certification from either PTCB or ExCPT?

• Yes

• No

• • Please indicate the amount of paid pharmacy technician experience you have working in either an inpatient hospital and/or retail pharmacy setting.

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 2 years

• More than 2 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

• • Please describe your retail pharmacy and/or medicare billing experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please provide an example of a time that you have provided excellent customer service to a patient.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please tell us about your background and how it would assist with this position. Also, tell us why you consider yourself the best candidate for this position.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Academic Transcript