Pharmacy Technician Inpatient Associate

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Inpatient Associate supports inpatient pharmacy services at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. This onsite, full-time position works 80 hours per two-week pay period on a night schedule of eight nights on followed by six days off, from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The hourly pay range is $20.26–$26.34, depending on relevant experience. The role provides pharmacy support using evidence-based protocols and best practices to promote safety at the point of care. Pharmacy technicians manage automated dispensing machines, perform sterile and non-sterile compounding and bulk medication repackaging, and audit medication inventory to remove and replace expired or near-expired items. The position works with multidisciplinary teams and contributes to safe, high-quality patient care. UCHealth offers a career ladder with opportunities to develop skills, responsibilities, and pay as experience and expertise grow.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Pharmacy Technician Provisional (PHATP) certification from the State Board of Pharmacy.
Must obtain Pharmacy Technician certification from the Colorado Board of Pharmacy (PHAT) within 18 months of obtaining provisional certification or by the DORA expiration date.

Responsibilities

Provide pharmacy support using evidence-based protocols and best practices to promote safety at the point of care.
Partner effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve care outcomes.
Manage automated dispensing machines (ADMs) to ensure unit-specific medication is safely available.
Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding and bulk medication repackaging while following safety and regulatory standards.
Audit medication inventory regularly to identify expired or near-expired items and ensure prompt removal and replacement.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
Model proficiency by precepting and mentoring people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Contribute proactively to solutions that promote safety and quality at the point of care.

Benefits

Three-year incentive bonus, accumulated annually and paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on documented work performance.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed to remain competitive.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Potential access to an additional 457(b) plan.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.