Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitlePharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHCRequisition NumberRE54490Working TitlePharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC - Specialty OperationsDepartment NameH5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACYWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level09Salary Range$21.00-34.29/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationASClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience2 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNationally certified Pharmacy Technician by either PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT); Registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.Physical RequirementsMay 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 and be able to lift up to 25 poundsShiftPrimary shifts Monday through Friday. Staff work a rotating schedule during operating hours with base hours of 40 hours per week which is a full-time benefitted position. Based on business needs and growth of the department, hours and days of the week required are subject to change. Shifts worked could require holidays and weekend rotations as needed with expansion of services.Job SummaryThis position will provide a variety of specialty pharmacy services including obtaining prior authorizations, enrolling patients in financial support programs, and coordinating first-time dispenses and refills for specialty medications prescribed within UK HealthCare. Will work closely with nurses, physicians, and UK Specialty Pharmacy staff to improve access to medications for a variety of subspecialty disease states. Assists service area leadership in administrative duties including training, coaching, and evaluating progress of new employee learning, retraining if needed, creating and maintaining service line SOPs, staff scheduling of techs and interns including call ins and arranging coverage as needed. Provides regular staff communication and assists with leading regular team meetings. Shall perform other miscellaneous job related tasks/activities as assigned by the supervising pharmacist.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesThis position requires dependability and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate must be reliable and demonstrate excellent attention to detailDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceAssociate or bachelor’s degree and hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.Deadline to Apply05/27/2026Our University CommunityWe 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 (*).

1. * Do you currently hold a National Pharmacy Technician Certification from either PTCB or ExCPT?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you currently registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * 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

Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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