Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

Job Title
Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE52867

Working Title
Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC - CRP Trainer

Department Name
H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
09

Salary Range
$21.00-34.29/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AS

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

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

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

May include standing for greater than 5 hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day. May require the ability to reach items above shoulder level, stoop, bend and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Shift

The location for this position is a 24/7 pharmacy and may require working various 8 -10 hour shifts during the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. Training shifts to primarily be days Monday thru Friday, but may also include weekends, some holidays, and some overnight shifts per departmental training needs. Hours, shifts, and location of shifts may change based on department needs.

Job Summary

UK HealthCare is seeking compassionate, detail-oriented individuals who want to join our growing retail pharmacy team servicing UK HealthCare patients, students, faculty, staff, and community members. UK Retail Pharmacy Services is committed to providing outstanding patient care to those who choose UK HealthCare. As a Pharmacy Senior Technician II, you will be front and center –interacting with our customers and developing strong patient relationships. You will use your skills and compassion in caring for our patients as an integral part of the healthcare team. The Pharmacy Senior Technician II/Trainer provides training and technical support for the ambulatory pharmacy services locations and is essential to providing the necessary onboarding training of pharmacists and technicians. The selected candidate also performs basic pharmacy technician duties of filling, billing, and dispensing which includes processing prescription refills, renewals, and new prescriptions at patient facing or patient support phone stations as allowed by KY Board of Pharmacy law. The Pharmacy Technician position requires the candidate to register with the KY Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire or on the first day on the job if previous registration has lapsed.

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

Associate or bachelor’s degree and hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
01/22/2026

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.