Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists and supports staff pharmacists in the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy and facility. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, processes, prepares, and delivers medications and supplies.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Colorado Pharmacy Technician license required.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of pharmacy technician experience in hospital or retail pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

Greets and assists customers in person and by phone in a timely, pleasant manner.
Processes prescription and chart orders for pharmacist verification in the inpatient and outpatient setting, including refills.
Prepares all forms of medications, including sterile IV’s, using accurate calculations and proper procedures, ensuring all work is verified by a pharmacist.
Orders, receives, stocks, and delivers medications and supplies to all areas of the Pharmacy and specified areas of the facility, including clinics and Pyxis machines.
Tracks and informs Pharmacy Director of drug shortages.
Performs financial functions by entering patient and clinic charges, paying invoices, operating and balancing the cash register.
Maintains safe, clean and organized work environment.
Ensures all areas of the facility are free from expired, altered and recalled drugs by performing monthly quality checks.
Performs competencies and assigned training prior to deadline.
Completes professional continuing education as required by rules and regulations of governing body.
Maintains working knowledge of 340B program requirements and supports compliant day-to-day operations, including accurate patient eligibility determination and prevention of diversion and duplicate discounts in accordance with HRSA regulations and organizational policies.
Assists Director of Pharmacy and staff pharmacists in implementation of department initiatives and projects.