Pharmacy Tech – PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing reimbursement funds

403(b) contribution eligibility

Job summary

Vail Health in Vail, Colorado is seeking a PRN Pharmacy Technician to support daily pharmacy operations, enter patient and prescription information, assist in dispensing, and help manage inventory. This role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and teamwork.

Eligible for 16% PRN differential; must hold Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification; strong computer and typing skills, and commitment to HIPAA standards and Just Culture.

Qualifications

• Typing and computer skills required.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Proficiency with English language in reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technician team by modeling Pharmacy Technician processes and training others.
• Enter patient information and prescription orders in the computer.
• Resolve adjudication issues with third‑party prescription plans to facilitate dispensing.
• Profile and assist in dispensing under pharmacist supervision; potential training in compounding.
• Handle cash register transactions courteously to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Complete daily cash and checks reconciliation and submit sales data to finance for monthly revenue.
• Assist with OTC and RX inventory management and train others in this process.
• Deliver excellent customer service using Relationship‑Based Care, prioritizing safety and patient preferences.
• Model Just Culture principles and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing

Customer service

Computer programs

English language

Job description

Overview

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 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 — $28.39 USD