Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Tepeyac Community Health Center•Denver, CO

1d•$0 - $29

About The Position

The Certified Pharmacy Technician II is the second level in the Certified Pharmacy Technician series and performs advanced technical tasks in the pharmacy department under the general supervision of a pharmacist. Depending on assignment, elevated duties may include clinic inventory management, preceptor support for pharmacy technician students and apprentices, and support for reporting and data management. The role requires competency in both general and specialty areas of pharmacy practice. This is an internal opportunity for current Tepeyac employees within the Pharmacy Team. The position collaborates with pharmacy and clinic staff to support patient outcomes and quality metrics, performs medication-related tasks under pharmacist supervision, helps train new employees, and supports pharmacy operations, reporting, and reimbursement processes. Tepeyac Community Health Center provides integrated physical and behavioral health care and is committed to eliminating health disparities, particularly among Latino and immigrant communities. Employees must be Colorado residents at the time of hire and throughout employment, and must provide valid proof of required vaccinations before starting work, subject to applicable law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
National certification.
State of Colorado pharmacy technician certification.
Bilingual Spanish/English.
1–3 years of healthcare-related experience.
1–3 years of pharmacy technician experience.
BLS certification.
Currently employed as a Pharmacy Technician at Tepeyac and a current Tepeyac employee within the Pharmacy Team.
Ability to enter data into a computer to maintain records and follow oral and written instructions.
Good math skills for basic pharmaceutical calculations.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and good computer skills.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Prompt responsiveness to internal and external customer needs and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
Adaptability and flexibility, including openness to change.
Good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Colorado residency at time of hire and throughout employment.
Provide valid proof of required vaccinations before starting employment, subject to applicable law.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, clinic staff, and providers to improve patient outcomes and quality metrics across pharmacy operations.
Triage and escalate questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or pharmacy director as needed.
Comply with departmental and TCHC policies and procedures, the code of conduct, quality improvement, infection control, and safety initiatives.
Maintain quality assurance according to departmental and legal requirements.
Fill and deliver or dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Use appropriate systems to process patient information.
Lead training of new employees in all areas of pharmacy practice.
Ensure adequate supplies and medications are available for continuous patient care in the pharmacy and clinic.
Operate pharmacy equipment appropriately.
Assist with reporting and tracking regulatory or third-party required reports and secondary metrics.
Assist with processing and tracking 340b rebates or post-adjudication payments to maintain optimal pharmacy reimbursement.
Follow up on issues as needed or directed by the pharmacist.
Perform general clerical duties for the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.