Inpatient Pharmacy Tech - PRN

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Denver, CO seeks a licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) to accurately dispense patient medications under pharmacist supervision. This PRN Day shift role requires strong attention to safety, inventory control, and collaboration with pharmacists, nurses, and technicians to ensure seamless patient care.

Responsibilities include operating medication automation systems, processing prescriptions, maintaining records, and supporting regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; pharmacy tech training preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly; good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispenses patient medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Operates medication automation systems and pharmacy software.
• Maintains inventory accuracy and compliance with safety protocols.
• Collaborates with pharmacists, nurses, and technicians to ensure safe patient care.
• Performs foundational pharmacy technician duties across central and decentralized areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy terminology

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

High School Grad or Equ

Technical/Vocational School

Pharmacy technician training program

Tools

Pharmacy software

Hospital computer systems

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 2525 S DOWNING ST City: DENVER State: Colorado Postal Code: 80210

Job Description: Accurately prepares and safely dispenses patient-specific medication doses, ensuring correct drug, dose, dosage form, expiration dating, and barcode scanning. Operates and troubleshoots medication automation systems, ADCs, and pharmacy software; interprets electronic health records accurately to support safe medication practices. Maintains inventory integrity by rotating stock, removing expired medications, and ensuring accurate medication counts and documentation. Identifies, reports, and helps prevent potential medication errors, including look-alike/sound-alike risks, contributing to a culture of safety. Handles, processes, and disposes of all waste materials, including hazardous substances, in compliance with safety protocols using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), spill kits, and environmental protocols. Participates in initiatives that improve medication-use processes and supports compliance with regulatory standards and institutional accreditation requirements. Works effectively with technicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas. Contributes to departmental quality improvement efforts, attends educational activities, and supports training and mentorship of peers and pharmacy learners. Executes foundational pharmacy technician duties with proficiency in standard workflows, hospital systems, and pharmacy operational programs under pharmacist supervision. Demonstrates competency in foundational services such as medication dispensing, preparation, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Provides coverage across foundational pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive pharmacy operations, decentralized services, and automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem‑solving, and customer service skills [Required]
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary [Required]
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers [Required]
• Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and work well under direct supervision of a pharmacist [Required]
• Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies [Required]
• Ability to identify, mitigate, and escalate when necessary, pharmacy operational or program issues [Required]
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records [Required]
• Knowledge of medical terminology [Required]
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Proficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation [Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equ [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
• Field of Study: Completion of a pharmacy technician training program [Preferred]

Work Experience:

N/A

Additional Information:

N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]
• OR Licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements: https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$20.77 - $33.23

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.