Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Technician II
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician II works under the general supervision of a pharmacist and performs technical tasks within the pharmacy department. Depending on the assignment, duties may include medication preparation, compounding, dispensing, inventory control, unit-dose prepackaging, and basic computer system operations. The technician is expected to work competently in general pharmacy practice and some specialty areas. This role fills and dispenses medications under pharmacist supervision, performs introductory technical tasks in specialty areas, and uses appropriate systems to process patient information. The technician escalates questions or issues beyond the technician scope of practice to a pharmacist or supervisor and maintains supplies needed for continuous patient care. The position is with Pena FHC Pharmacy at Denver Health.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of pharmacy technician experience in a healthcare or retail setting; the posting lists 1–3 years of work experience.
- Current PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) certification.
- Current DORA Licensed Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) license.
- 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.
- Ability to work independently within the pharmacy scope of practice.
- Knowledge of prescription processing and third-party billing, if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a post-high-school pharmacy technician training program.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Fill and deliver or dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Perform introductory technical tasks in specialty areas, including medication histories, sterile and non-sterile preparation, payer adjudication, call center support, clinical pharmacy support, inventory management, controlled-substance handling and accountability, and repackaging.
- 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.
- 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 at the main campus and the RESTORE Center.
- Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
- Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other perks.
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center, supporting internal career growth and advancement pathways.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
