Pharmacy Admissions Specialist I

UC Health; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 30,500 - 39,647; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for a Pharmacy Admission Specialist (Medication Reconciliation Technician) to work primarily at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. The role involves interviewing patients to gather medication histories and working collaboratively with healthcare teams.

This full-time position requires pharmacy technician certification and offers a salary between $22.14 and $28.78 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include performance bonuses, medical coverage, and opportunities for educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience in interviewing patients to obtain medication lists.
• Certification from Colorado Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to operate electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and family members to obtain medication lists.
• Communicate with relevant healthcare stakeholders.
• Accurately record patient information promptly.

Skills

Patient communication

Medication reconciliation

Data entry

Education

Pharmacy Technician certification

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Pharmacy Admission Specialist (Medication Reconciliation Technician)

Location: Primary work location will be at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins

Department: MCR Pharmacy

Work Schedule

• Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shifts start at 11:30am or 12:30pm, Monday-Friday, rotating 1 in 4 weekends.

Shift: Evenings

Pay: $22.14 - $28.78 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

Summary

Pharmacy Admissions Specialists (PAS) are responsible for helping the healthcare team by obtaining and documenting patient's home medications in the electronic health record. This is also known as a "Med Rec Tech" at other institutions. Position requires staff to use computers and interact with patients for the entirety of a shift, be comfortable with potentially going into patient rooms in the ED and on inpatient units, and be very comfortable with calling patients on the phone. We are seeking team members who are self‑motivated to complete work and maintain a fast pace without regular oversight. Ideal candidates for this position include technicians who are looking to stay in a position for several years.

This role does not include staffing within our outpatient pharmacies (retail) or inpatient pharmacy (IV room, medication delivery, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and family members to obtain a valid list of patient's home medications upon admission.
• Communicate with retail pharmacies, primary care physicians, and other resources to gather information and recognize and apply knowledge of appropriate/specific drugs within scope.
• Accurately record information in the patient's electronic health record in a timely manner and maintain accurate data involving patient information.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Pharmacy Technician certification from Colorado Board of Pharmacy (PHAT).
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent.

Preferred

• Retail Pharmacy Experience.

Benefits

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well‑being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
• Employer‑provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with a buy‑up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high‑deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employment

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.