Pharmacy Technician Inpatient I
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician Inpatient I provides pharmacy support at UCHealth Memorial Hospital North in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is an onsite, full-time position on a flex shift, scheduled for 64 hours per two-week pay period. The role supports safe, evidence-based medication practices and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient-care outcomes. The technician manages automated dispensing machines to keep unit-specific medications safely available, performs sterile and non-sterile compounding and bulk medication repackaging in accordance with safety and regulatory standards, and audits medication inventory to identify and remove expired or near-expired items. UCHealth describes a career ladder through which employees may grow their skills, responsibilities, and pay. The position also contributes to a fast-paced clinical environment through learning, teamwork, and a focus on safety and quality.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Pharmacy Technician certification from the Colorado Board of Pharmacy (PHAT).
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Manage automated dispensing machines (ADMs) to ensure unit-specific medication is safely available.
- Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding and bulk medication repackaging while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
- Regularly audit medication inventory, identify expired or near-expired items, and ensure prompt removal and replacement.
- Provide pharmacy support using evidence-based protocols and best practices to promote safety at the point of care.
- Partner effectively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve care outcomes.
- Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
- Precept and mentor people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
- Contribute proactively to solutions that support safety and quality at the point of care.
Benefits
- Performance bonus through a three-year incentive bonus program.
- Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
- Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
- 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, a group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, 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.
- An additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
- Education support, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees; 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 and internal professional development opportunities.
- Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
