Pharmacy Tech – PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing reimbursement funds

403(b) contribution eligibility

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support daily pharmacy operations in Vail, CO. This PRN role involves entering patient and prescription information, assisting in dispensing, handling transactions, stocking inventory, and training other technicians under a pharmacist.

Eligible for 16% PRN differential; must have Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification and strong English communication. Pay ranges from $22 to $28.39 per hour and includes PRN benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred.
• Must be adept at typing and using computer programs.
• Must have Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician role and train technicians in Pharmacy processes.
• Enter patient information and prescription orders in the computer.
• Assist adjudication with third-party prescription plans to process prescriptions.
• Assist dispensing of prescriptions under pharmacist supervision; may train in compounding.

Skills

Lead technician

Data entry

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Just Culture

Education

Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification

Tools

Pharmacy software

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:

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 computer 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 — $28.39 USD