Pharmacy Technician I Certified

Penrose Hospital • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $20 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

As our Certified Pharmacy Tech I, you will assist the Pharmacist in all operations related to medication preparation and distribution, where extreme accuracy and meticulous attention to detail are paramount. Every day, you will accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations, compound non-sterile dosage forms, and effectively utilize inventory management systems and automated dispensing cabinets. Operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated, and often high-stress environment with constant interruptions, you will leverage your high-level security clearance to access all medication storage areas, procedural areas, and surgical suites. You must strictly abide by all state and federal regulations, including stringent record-keeping and infection prevention standards, while consistently prioritizing work to respond to acute critical patient needs alongside scheduled duties. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and a strong willingness to work as a cohesive member of a team. Your ability to accurately prepare medications, manage inventory, navigate a highly regulated environment, and maintain composure under pressure will be crucial in supporting our pharmacists and ensuring patient safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee works, PHARMTECH:CO
• Active CPTEXCPT or CPTPTCB or CPHT certification in good standin

Nice To Haves

• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations
• Compound non-sterile dosage forms
• Effectively utilize inventory management systems and automated dispensing cabinets
• High-level security clearance to access all medication storage areas, procedural areas, and surgical suites
• Strictly abide by all state and federal regulations, including stringent record-keeping and infection prevention standards
• Consistently prioritizing work to respond to acute critical patient needs alongside scheduled duties
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and a strong willingness to work as a cohesive member of a team
• Accurately prepare medications
• Manage inventory
• Navigate a highly regulated environment
• Maintain composure under pressure

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a pharmacy technician in accordance with established policies and procedures related to the preparation and distribution of medication.
• Perform duties required to restock medication dispensing cabinets and fill first doses.
• Perform duties required for patient specific medication delivery.
• Perform duties required for narcotic distribution and assist in discrepancy resolution.
• Ensure current dating of all supplies and medications.
• Maintain all records and documents in accordance with with state and federal regulations.

What This Job Offers

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