Pharmacy Tech – Part Time

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support daily operations in the Vail, CO pharmacy. The role includes entering patient and prescription information, assisting in dispensing under supervision, and maintaining accurate transactions.

You will interact with third-party plans to resolve adjudication issues, manage inventory, and deliver customer service that prioritizes patient safety and satisfaction. HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred.
• Must be able to type accurately and use computer systems.
• State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification (PHATP) required
• Must have working knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking)

Responsibilities

• Lead technician by role modeling and training pharmacy technician processes.
• Enter patient information and prescription orders in the computer.
• Interact with third-party prescription plans to resolve adjudication issues.
• Profile and assist in dispensing prescriptions under pharmacist supervision; may include training in compounding.
• Manage cash register transactions to support the patient experience.
• Complete daily cash and checks reconciliation and revenue posting.
• Manage and order OTC and RX inventory; train others to meet budget goals.
• Deliver excellent customer service using Relationship-Based Care.
• Model the principles of a Just Culture and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing

Computer literacy

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the‑art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity:

Support the pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy, including: entering patient and prescription information, aiding in dispensing of prescription orders, managing transactions, stocking inventory, and serving as lead to other technicians.

What you will do:

1. Serve as the lead technician by acting as a role model and training in the Pharmacy Technician processes.
2. Enter patient information and prescription orders in the computer.
3. Interact with third-party prescription plans to solve adjudication problems in order to facilitate the processing of prescriptions.
4. Profile and aid in the dispensing of prescription orders under the supervision of a pharmacist. This may include training in prescription compounding of specialty medications.
5. Manage cash register transactions in a courteous manner to help complete the patient experience in a positive way.
6. Complete daily cash and checks reconciliation and daily sales sheet, and give to the finance department for posting to monthly revenue.
7. Manage and order OTC inventory in addition to assisting with RX inventory management in order to meet budgetary goals. Train others in this process and ensure its completion.
8. Deliver excellent customer service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.
9. Role model the principals of a Just Culture.
10. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred.

License(s):

• N/A

Certification(s):

• State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification (PHATP) required

Computer / Typing:

• Must be adept at typing and using various computer programs. Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay: $22—$28.39 USD