Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I

Denver Health and Hospital Authority • Denver, CO

7d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I works under the general supervision of a pharmacist and performs entry-level technical tasks within the pharmacy department. Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include medication preparation and dispensing, inventory control, and basic computer system operations. The technician demonstrates competency in general areas of pharmacy practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician certification required.
• Current Colorado DORA Licensed Pharmacy Technician credential required.
• 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 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

• Fills and delivers or dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Uses appropriate systems to process patient information.
• Triages and escalates questions or issues beyond the pharmacy technician’s scope of practice to a staff pharmacist or supervisor.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.
• Operates 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, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands and travel.
• 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 eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED