Pharmacy Tech - Retail

Vail Health Hospital; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave

Housing programs

Tuition Assistance

Annual PTO

403(b) retirement

Life insurance

Wellbeing reimbursement

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vail Health Hospital in Edwards, Colorado is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician Lead to support daily operations, enter patient and prescription data, assist with dispensing under supervision, and help deliver safe, compassionate care with a focus on accuracy.

You will manage inventory and cash transactions, collaborate with third-party plans to resolve adjudication issues, train other technicians, and uphold HIPAA, Just Culture, and Relationship-Based Care principles to enhance the patient

Qualifications

• State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification is required.
• Must have strong command of English (reading, writing and speaking).
• Experience in the healthcare field is preferred.
• Adept at typing and using various computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pharmacy technician team and model best practices.
• Enter patient and prescription information into the computer.
• Troubleshoot adjudication issues with third-party prescription plans.
• Assist dispensing of prescriptions under pharmacist supervision; train others.
• Process cash register transactions and support patient experience.
• Perform daily cash and check reconciliation and submit to finance.
• Order OTC and RX inventory; train others on inventory processes.
• Deliver excellent customer service while prioritizing safety and patient preferences.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

English proficiency

Typing speed

Education

Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification (PHATP)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Computer skills

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