Pharmacy Senior Technician II/ at University of Lexington, Kentucky

Pharmacy Senior Technician II/UKHC

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Department Name: 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

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 and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Shift: Primarily working shifts of Monday through Friday during the hours of 7am-5pm. Hours and days of the week may vary based on the training needs of new staff who may work later hours, and may include weekends and holidays to facilitate coverage and training.

Job Summary: Provides training support for onboarding of new hires, re-training, helping with rollout of new initiatives and systems. Assists with the daily workflow schedules to ensure adequate coverage to areas of need. Position also works as a certified pharmacy technician to help support patient care needs by filling, billing, and dispensing of medications with a high rate of accuracy in a timely manner.

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? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience: Associate or bachelor's degree and hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply: 06/11/2026

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, 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

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 Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Academic Transcript

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.