Technician III, Pharmacy

Denver Health•Denver, CO

5d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician III, under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs advanced technical tasks within the pharmacy department. Based on area of assignment, elevated duties may include medication histories, inventory management, call center, and clinical pharmacy support. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in general and specialty areas of pharmacy practice.

Requirements

Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program completion of a pharmacy technician training program, preferred
Four (4) year of pharmacy technician experience in a healthcare or retail pharmacy setting Required
CPHT-Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Required
PHAT-Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
PBID-Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery - ACPE-Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Ability to work as a team member
Attention to detail
Knowledge of basic and advanced pharmacy practices and procedures
Project management and process improvement skills
Mathematical computation skills
Organization and communication skills
Good typing, keyboarding and proofreading skills
Ability to work independently within pharmacy scope of practice
Knowledge of prescription processing and third-party billing, if applicable

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, preferred
Proficiency with Epic, preferred

Responsibilities

Fills and delivers/dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Performs advanced technical tasks in specialty areas such as medication histories, sterile and non-sterile preparation, payer adjudication, call center, clinical pharmacy support, inventory management including controlled substance handling and accountability, and repackaging.
Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information.
Collaborate with pharmacy leadership, peers, nurses, and providers to improve patient outcomes and quality metrics in both general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice.
Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed.
Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care.
Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately.
Trains and precepts pharmacy technicians and students in areas of experience in accordance with training or course protocol.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs.
Tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development
Meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
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