Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I

Denver Health•Denver, CO

8d•$21 - $30

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I performs entry-level technical tasks in the Acute Care Pharmacy under the general supervision of a pharmacist. Depending on the assignment, work may include medication preparation and dispensing, inventory control, and basic computer system operations. The technician is expected to work competently in general areas of pharmacy practice and support continuous patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Licensed Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) credential through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Ability to work as a team member.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures.
Mathematical computation skills.
Organization and communication skills.
Good typing, keyboarding, and proofreading skills.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a post-high-school pharmacy technician training program.
Less than one year of experience as a pharmacy technician in a healthcare or retail setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Fill and deliver or dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Use appropriate systems to process patient information.
Triage and escalate questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to a staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed.
Ensure adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.
Operate pharmacy equipment appropriately.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.