Pharmacy Tech Outpatient Retail

Penrose Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% pay differential

Job summary

Penrose Hospital is seeking an Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Tech Lead to oversee technician activities and support the Pharmacist in daily outpatient operations.

You will prioritize orders, interpret prescriptions, and ensure regulatory compliance while guiding staff and maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Pharmacy Technician Licensure / Certification as applicable by state (Kansas licensure or Colorado certification) or provisional certification.
• PTCB certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians with daily workload demands and department goals.
• Prioritize medication orders and determine routine daily department needs.
• Interpret, prepare, and distribute medications with quality assurance.
• Lead and schedule pharmacy technicians; provide guidance and training.
• Review technician performance and coordinate annual reviews.

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Where You'll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Tech Lead, you will work under the supervision of a Pharmacy Manager or other pharmacist, assisting Pharmacy Technicians with daily workload demands and department goals. You will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient outpatient pharmacy operations. Every day, you will assist the Pharmacist in prioritizing medication orders and determining routine daily department needs. You will perform advanced medication order functions including interpretation, preparation, drug distribution, and quality assurance. As the Lead Technician, you will be responsible for all pharmacy technician activities and work schedules, providing direction and guidance to technicians on drug distribution and operational matters. You will actively review technician performance, provide educational opportunities, and ensure annual performance assessments and skill competency training are completed. To be successful in this role, you must be accomplished in performing all technician tasks and functions, and capable of teaching new policies. Your leadership, organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and dedication to technician development will be essential in maintaining high-quality outpatient retail pharmacy services.

Receives prescriptions from patient and clarifies any needed/required information.

Ensures that all regulatory requirements of each prescription are met before processing the order.

Prioritizes prescriptions to be filled in the order of importance and urgency.

Accurately interprets and enters information from patient prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system.

Accurately selects the correct drug and dispenses the correct quantity when preparing medication.

Promptly answers the phone and greets customers in a friendly and courteous manner.

This is a PRN position (5 shifts scheduled in a 6-week period). This position is used to cover call-offs, vacations, and where coverage may be needed. PRN is not eligible for benefits but does offer a 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• National PTCB within six (6) months of hire
• Active Pharmacy Technician License (Kansas), Certification (Colorado) or Provisional Certification (Colorado); Provision Certifications must obtain State Certification within 12 months

Preferred

• Prior retail or hospital outpatient pharmacy technician experience