Hospital Pharmacy Technician (PRN) - Medication Prep & Safety

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support operations under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. This PRN role handles a variety of technical tasks to ensure safe dispensing and accurate medication preparation.

The position requires Colorado PHAT certification or NABP/NHA approved certification, a high school diploma, and flexibility for rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Colorado PHAT certification required.
• Certification from NABP/PTCB or NHA required.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares medication for dispensing and patient administration following hospital policies.
• Assists with safety and quality improvement projects for the department.
• May assist with shipping medications, monthly clinical assessments and ordering medications.
• Interacts with patients, families, providers and co-workers including benefit investigation and insurance coordination.
• Assists in inventory management and audits, restocks medications as needed.
• Prepares medications for dispensing through pharmacy software and verifies lot and expiration numbers.
• Uses standard pharmaceutical terms and performs dosage calculations.
• Maintains compliance with policies, safety, infection control and regulatory requirements.
• Reports errors and adverse drug events via QSRS.
• Maintains daily workflow and onboarding of new staff and students.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification

Certification from NABP/PTCB or NHA

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support operations under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. This PRN role handles a variety of technical tasks to ensure safe dispensing and accurate medication preparation.

The position requires Colorado PHAT certification or NABP/NHA approved certification, a high school diploma, and flexibility for rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.