Pediatric Pharmacy Technician - Impactful Care (PRN)

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Differentials (PRN/evening/weekend)

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (PRN) to support operations under supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role encompasses dispensing preparation, inventory management, and coordination with patients and providers to ensure accurate medication handling.

The position involves variable shifts (days/evenings, rotating weekends) with access to training, benefits, and staff support from pharmacists and leadership.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification.
• Certification through NABP-approved body such as PTCB or NHA.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares medication for dispensing/patient administration in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assists with safety and quality improvement projects for the department including accreditation.
• May assist with shipping medications, monthly clinical assessments and ordering medications.
• Interacts with patients, families, providers, and co-workers including point of sale, benefit investigation and insurance coordination.
• Assists in inventory management and medication handling per department policies.
• Prepares medications via pharmacy software, verifies lot and expiration numbers.
• Uses standard pharmacy terms and dosage calculations as required.
• Maintains policies, environmental standards and regulatory compliance.
• Reports errors and adverse drug events via QSRS.
• Maintains daily workflow to meet priorities and completes tasks.
• Onboards pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, residents, interns, and students.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (PRN) to support operations under supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role encompasses dispensing preparation, inventory management, and coordination with patients and providers to ensure accurate medication handling.

The position involves variable shifts (days/evenings, rotating weekends) with access to training, benefits, and staff support from pharmacists and leadership.