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Job Title Pharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC Requisition Number RE56471 Working Title Pharmacy Senior Technician/UKHC – 1st Shift Central Pharmacy - ELIGIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT BONUS Department Name H3330:Pharmacy Services 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 Click here for more information about equivalencies: 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 1st shift; 7:00am – 7:00pm for 5 days, 7:00am – 5:30pm for 2 days
The Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacist with providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to our patients in accordance with the policies and procedures of UK HealthCare, the state’s professional standards, and other regulatory entities. The Sterile Compounding Technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, working in the clean room and compounding medication. A Sterile Compounding Technician is experienced in all aspects of medication compounding and plays a significant role in the coordination of patient services.
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 11/26/2026 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.
About the role
The Sterile Compounding Technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, working in the clean room and compounding medication. A Sterile Compounding Technician is experienced in all aspects of medication compounding and plays a significant role in the coordination of patient services.