Certified Pharmacy Tech: Precision Meds & Care

St. Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Tech to support pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution with a focus on accuracy and detail.

You will perform pharmaceutical calculations, compound non-sterile dosage forms, and use inventory systems and dispensing cabinets in a fast-paced setting. Operates under strict state and federal regulations, including record-keeping and infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice.
• Active CPTEXCPT or CPTPTCB or CPHT certification.
• Six months of IV medication compounding experience.

Responsibilities

• Alerts pharmacy director, coordinator, clinical coordinator, or pharmacist of immediate problems requiring corrective action.
• Fills unit dose cart, floor stock, medication orders, and delivers to patient care areas in a timely manner.
• Prepares IV admixtures using sterile technique.
• Prepares prescriptions for pharmacist review and dispensing.
• Checks floor stock for outdates and overstock to ensure quality medications.
• Screens inquiries and directs to the appropriate pharmacist for accurate communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pharmacy calculations

Inventory management

Sterile technique awareness

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state

CPTEXCPT / CPTPTCB / CPHT certification

IV medication compounding experience (6 months)

Tools

Inventory management systems

Automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Tech to support pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution with a focus on accuracy and detail.

You will perform pharmaceutical calculations, compound non-sterile dosage forms, and use inventory systems and dispensing cabinets in a fast-paced setting. Operates under strict state and federal regulations, including record-keeping and infection control.