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Posting Details Posting Details Job TitlePharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHCRequisition NumberRE52638Working TitlePharmacy Senior Technician I/UKHC - 1st Shift Good Samaritan Hospital - ELIGIBLE FOR RECRUITMENT BONUSDepartment NameH5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACYWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level07Salary Range$18.50-27.31/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationHSClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience1 yrRequired 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 RequirementsThis 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).Shift1st shift (7:00am 7:00pm or 7:00am 5:30pm) Wednesday through Tuesday; 7 days on/7 days off.Job SummaryThe Pharmacy Senior Technician assists pharmacists in providing medications to patients in an inpatient hospital setting by compounding complex sterile and non-sterile products and participating in the delivery of comprehensive pharmaceutical care withi 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. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $18.50/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience.

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 / AbilitiesThis 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? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceHospital/retail pharmacy technician and/or healthcare customer service experience preferred.Deadline to Apply01/04/2026Our 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 Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Academic Transcript

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