Pharmacy Tech - PRN

Vail Health; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN Differential 16%

Wellbeing reimbursement funds

403(b) contribution eligibility

Job summary

Vail Health in Colorado seeks a PRN Pharmacy Technician to support daily operations, including entering patient and prescription information, aiding in dispensing, stocking inventory, and assisting other technicians.

Pay is hourly ($22–$28.39) with a PRN differential of 16%. Qualifications include Colorado provisional tech certification, strong typing and computer skills, and fluency in English. Benefits include wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) eligibility.

Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience is preferred.
• State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification (PHATP) is required.
• Strong typing and computer skills are essential.
• Excellent English reading, writing and speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy technician and train staff in processes.
• Enter patient and prescription information into the system.
• Interact with third-party prescription plans to resolve adjudication issues.
• Assist in dispensing under pharmacist supervision, including compounding training.
• Manage cash transactions and daily reconciliation for revenue posting.
• Oversee OTC and RX inventory and support budget goals.
• Deliver customer service with Relationship-Based Care and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

English proficiency

Typing & computer skills

Team leadership

Education

State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification (PHATP) required

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.

This position is PRN or as needed. Eligible for 16% PRN Differential.

What you will do:

• Serve as the lead technician by acting as a role model and training in the Pharmacy Technician processes.
• Enter patient information and prescription orders in the computer.
• Interact with third-party prescription plans to solve adjudication problems in order to facilitate the processing of prescriptions.
• 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.
• Manage cash register transactions in a courteous manner to help complete the patient experience in a positive way.
• Complete daily cash and checks reconciliation and daily sales sheet, and give to the finance department for posting to monthly revenue.
• 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.
• Deliver excellent customer service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.
• Role model the principals of a Just Culture.
• 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

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay: $22 USD - $28.39 USD