Pharmacy Technician Student

Denver Health • Denver, CO

315d • $20 - $23

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Pharmacy Technician Student to join our team! Under direct supervision of a pharmacist or certified pharmacy technician, performs pharmacy-related functions to provide optimal pharmaceutical care. Prepares medications, maintains pharmacy inventory, and restocks as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft® Office, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications appropriately.
• Pre-packs bulk medications and completes appropriate documentation.
• Fills patient specific medications.
• Interacts with appropriate healthcare staff and patients to identify, clarify and fill orders for pharmaceutical needs, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Maintains stock in accordance with manufacturers' requirements.
• Completes paperwork needed to track usage, outdated goods, billing, and shortages.
• Assists with charging and crediting medication returns.
• Restocks and delivers drugs and related supplies to patient care areas or clinics, as assigned, including automated dispensing machines.
• Restocks medications in automated dispensing cabinets or other secure locations as applicable, excluding controlled substances.
• Prepares inventories, receives drugs and stocks shelves in various pharmacy locations.
• Logs drug receipts appropriately when inventory process owner or Stock keeper is absent.
• Notifies the inventory process owner or Stock keeper when stock levels are low.
• Assists with inventory maintenance and control, including auditing and record keeping.
• Maintains secure storage and records of all medications.
• Handles and triages telephone/window inquiries.
• Coordinates insurance billing including third party prescriptions when applicable.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year.
• Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Generous medical plans.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

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