Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Job Title
Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55959

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

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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 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

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
10/07/2026

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