Job Title
Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE55333
Working Title
Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC -1st Shift Sterile Compounding - Central Pharmacy- ELIGIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT BONUS
Department Name
H3330:Pharmacy Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$18.50-27.31/hour
Position Time Status
Full-Time
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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 use of a computer workstation, completion of tasks with repetitive motions, and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position may require personnel to wear personal protective equipment to reduce risk of exposure to work-related hazards (e.g. handling of hazardous medications).
Shift
First shift; 7 days on/7 days off; 7am – 7pm or 7am – 5:30pm.
Job Summary
The Inpatient Pharmacy Senior Technician plays a key role in supporting pharmaceutical care in the inpatient hospital setting. Responsibilities include maintaining stock inventory, participating in ordering, ensuring proper storage conditions, and monitoring expiration dates; assisting pharmacists in the preparation and compounding of complex sterile and non-sterile products; and participating in the delivery of individual patient doses and batch doses, including sterile IV medications. The technician is also responsible for replenishing automated medication dispensing cabinets, providing customer service in the Central Pharmacy, and assisting in the onboarding and training of newly hired technicians, interns, and student learners. This role supports a safe and efficient medication-use process with a strong patient centered focus. 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. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $18.50/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.
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
08/10/2026
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.
