Pharmacy Medication Transition Technician

Childrenscolorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Pharmacy Medication Transition Technician at Children’s Hospital Colorado supports inpatient and outpatient pharmacists by handling medication histories, reconciliations, and discharge planning to ensure safe transitions for our young patients.

In this role you will work in the OP Retail Pharmacy with a 40-hour work week, rotating shifts, and opportunities for relocation incentives; a strong focus on teamwork, accuracy, and patient education drives our commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience: Two (2) years of Pharmacy Technician Experience; Medication Reconciliation Technician or Meds to Beds preferred.
• Colorado certification requirements and NABP/NHA certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment and quality services.
• Organizes daily workflow to optimize output.
• Completes medication histories for new admissions.
• Performs discharge duties from admission to final discharge plan with inpatient/outpatient coordination.
• Performs general pharmacy technician duties including data entry, patient communication, and dispensing coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Pharmacy Medication Transition Technician assists inpatient and outpatient pharmacists with medication history, reconciliation, to ensure that any differences between medications taken before admission and medications ordered upon discharge for a patient are intentional and not accidental. Works to promote an efficient discharge prescription process in collaboration with the outpatient pharmacy.

Here at Children’s Hospital Colorado, our Pharmacy Technician are not just staff; they are valued partners who receive constant support from our pharmacists and leadership. Their essential contributions are key to delivering the highest quality care to our young patients.

Joining the CHCO family means access to continuous training, a supportive work environment, and comprehensive benefits. More importantly, your work will positively impact the lives of children and their families.

Discover what makes our extraordinary team at Children’s Hospital Colorado stand out!

Additional Information

Department: OP Retail Pharmacy

Job Status: 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits

Shift: Days/evenings (not a set schedule) and rotating weekends.

Shift Times: Monday - Friday, 8am-8pm. Saturday, 8am-5pm and Sunday, 9am-2pm.

Shift Length: Varies between 5-10 hours.

Weekend Requirement: Rotation determined by business need and training.

Holiday Requirement: No holidays at this time.

Eligible Incentives: Relocation assistance available to qualified external applicants.

Salary Information

$24.48 to $36.72 *Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building. Following hospital and department policy and procedures and contributing to overall quality services.
• Works cooperatively with others and organizes daily workflow to optimize output.
• Completes medication histories for new admissions.
• Performs discharge duties from admission of patient to final discharge plan. This includes collaborating with inpatient floor staff and outpatient pharmacy staff on delivery and timing of delivery.
• Performs general duties of a pharmacy technician including but not limited to:
  • Data Entry: Med Transitions technicians obtain insurance information, if needed, add patient demographics, insurance information, and prescription data into the outpatient pharmacy prescription processing system. Technicians then submit the claims to third party insurance for processing, which will determine co-pay and whether adjudication issues may exist. If adjudication issues exist, the technician will troubleshoot and begin the resolution process.
  • Patient Contact: Med Transitions technician communicates with patient or patients’ families information on co-pay amount and any insurance adjudication issues. Technician will also verify patient payment type.
  • Product Dispensing: Medication transition technicians coordinate dispensing and patient education activities with the decentralized pharmacists.
• Provides service to customers to meet or exceed their needs and expectations.
• Collects and compiles data, statistics and other information needed for quality assurance programs or reports to provide information to assist with decision-making.
• Participates in the team approach to quality improvement to support the Pharmacy Department’s commitment to the philosophy and principles of Quality and Safety.
• Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:Two (2) years of Pharmacy Technician Experience. Medication Reconciliation Technician or Meds to Beds experience is preferred.

Equivalency

• Completion of pharmacy technician program may substitute for one (1) year of the experience requirement. OR
• Completion of pharmacy technician program plus one (1) year of experience performing medication prior authorizations may substitute for two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience.

Certification(s ):

• State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification
• Certificate through a nationally recognized certification board or body approved by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• Medication History Certificate within 12 months of hire

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $24.48 to $36.72

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.