Technician II, Outpatient Retail Pharmacy
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician II performs technical tasks within the pharmacy department under the general supervision of a pharmacist. Depending on the area of assignment, work may include medication preparation, compounding, dispensing, inventory control, unit-dose prepackaging, and basic computer system operations. The technician is expected to work competently in general and some specialty areas of pharmacy practice. The role includes filling and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision; introductory technical work in specialty areas; escalating issues outside the technician's scope; and maintaining supplies and operating pharmacy equipment to support continuous patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of pharmacy technician experience in a healthcare or retail setting; the posting lists 1–3 years of work experience.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) license from the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
- 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.
- Ability to work independently within the pharmacy scope of practice.
- Knowledge of prescription processing and third-party billing, if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a post-high-school pharmacy technician training program or certificate program.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Fill and deliver or dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Perform introductory technical tasks in specialty areas, including medication histories, sterile and non-sterile preparation, payer adjudication, call center work, clinical pharmacy support, inventory management, controlled-substance handling and accountability, and repackaging.
- Use appropriate systems to process patient information.
- Triage and escalate questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to a staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed.
- Ensure adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.
- Operate pharmacy equipment appropriately.
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays.
- 100% paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
- Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center at the main campus and the RESTORE Center.
- Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
- Childcare discount programs and discounts and perks on brands, travel, and more.
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
- Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, supporting internal career growth and advancement pathways.
- Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
- National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps-eligible employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
