Pharmacy Technician- Certified - Fulltime

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center•Walsenburg, CO

5d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, customer-focused Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations and provide service to patients and healthcare professionals. The role focuses on customer prescription and health needs, including entering and processing prescriptions, providing product information, and delivering customer service. The technician assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and helping ensure medications are provided safely and efficiently, in accordance with applicable regulations and under pharmacist supervision. The position also includes prescription processing, insurance claims, patient communication, inventory control, cash handling, telephone support, and maintaining an organized and safe work environment. The technician reports to the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacists for assigned duties and supports efficient pharmacy workflow. The listed pay range is $20.97–$26.74 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Active Pharmacy Technician License.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to react to frequent changes in work volume.
Proficient math skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to problem solve.
Must obtain annual flu vaccination and other job-specific immunizations and submit to a tuberculosis screening process.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a retail environment preferred.
Knowledge of store inventory control preferred.
PTCB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists, in accordance with state and federal regulations, in preparing and dispensing medications and managing inventory.
Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions accurately.
Communicate with patients and healthcare providers to clarify prescription details and resolve medication-related issues.
Answer patient inquiries about medications and refills and assist with medication pick-up; direct questions about proper usage and dosage to a licensed pharmacist.
Greet customers, offer assistance with products and services, resolve customer issues, and foster relationships with customers and healthcare professionals.
Accurately label medications and package prescriptions.
Order, stock, rotate, and monitor medication inventory; conduct stock audits and report discrepancies to management.
Enter prescription information into pharmacy computer systems and process insurance claims and verify medication eligibility.
Comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including pharmacy laws, and follow safety protocols to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace.
Perform assigned duties, help pharmacists maintain efficient workflow, and immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty while following pharmacy error and Quality Improvement Program policies.
Follow the organization’s code of conduct and other policies and procedures.
Operate the point-of-sale cash register and accurately collect and handle cash as required.
Answer calls from patients and providers, provide customer service, and transfer calls to pharmacists when their assistance is needed.
Process third-party prescription-service claims promptly, triage rejections, and resubmit claims for payment.
Complete special projects and other assigned tasks.
Maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program and/or state-required certification or registration.
Attend training requested by the Manager and obtain continuing education credits.
Obtain annual flu vaccination and other job-specific immunizations, and participate in tuberculosis screening.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program.
403B retirement fund options, with employer match after one year of employment.
Cafeteria meal discount.
Medical benefits, including telehealth options; employer pays 79% of the benefit premium, for full-time positions.
Dental and vision benefits for full-time positions.
Basic life insurance and AD&D, employer paid, for full-time positions.
Supplemental Life/AD&D for full-time positions.
Paid Time Off for full-time positions.
Short-term disability, employer paid, for full-time positions.
Critical Illness Insurance for full-time positions.
Accident Insurance for full-time positions.
Identity protection for full-time positions.
Paid temporary housing for eligible full-time employees.