Pharmacy Technician Inpatient I

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Inpatient I works in UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central’s MHC OP Infusion Pharmacy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is an onsite, full-time position with a day and evening rotation, scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period. The role provides pharmacy support using evidence-based protocols and best practices, partnering with a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective 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 is part of a career ladder that provides opportunities to develop skills and responsibilities and advance in pay. UCHealth also describes a range of compensation, well-being, time-away, retirement, and education programs; eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

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

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.
Model proficiency by precepting and mentoring people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
Contribute proactively to solutions that support safety and quality at the point of care.
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.
Audit medication inventory regularly to identify expired or near-expired items and ensure prompt removal and replacement.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, based on organizational and employee contribution factors.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance documented through UCHealth’s evaluation process, with consideration of increased experience, skills, and cost of living.
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 (PTO), 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) plan with employer matching contribution.
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.
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 and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.