Pharmacy Technician

Childrenscolorado; Highlands Ranch, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Children’s Colorado seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support hospital inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. The role includes medication preparation, inventory management, and using pharmacy software to dispense meds in accordance with hospital policy.

Qualified applicants will hold a Colorado Pharmacy Technician Certification (PHAT) or NABP/PTCB/NHA equivalent and a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) certification is required.
• Certification through NABP/PTCB or NHA is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares medication for dispensing per hospital policies.
• Assists in inventory management, cycle counts, and restocking of medications.
• Prepares medications for dispensing through pharmacy software and verifies lot/expiration numbers.
• Uses standard pharmaceutical terms and symbols in prescribing/dispensing medications.
• Performs dosage calculations for medication preparation.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
• Reports errors/adverse drug events via QSRS.
• Supports onboarding of pharmacy staff and participates in safety/quality projects.
• May assist with shipping medications and ordering medications.

Skills

Pharmacy procedures

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Colorado Pharmacy Technician Certification (PHAT)

PTCB/NABP/NHA certification

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician performs a variety of technical procedures to support hospital inpatient or outpatient pharmacy operations.

Additional Information
Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: Day/Evening, 0600-2300 (8-hour shifts). This position does require weekends and holiday commitments. Every third weekend and approximately 2 – 3 holidays per year.

Salary Range: $22.50 to $30.21 *Based on hours worked per week and years of experience

* Positions are eligible for shift differentials (evening and weekend).

Eligible Incentives: Relocation assistance available for qualified external applicants.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently prepares medication for dispensing/patient administration in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Assists in inventory management, including following department policies and procedures to manage outdated medications, cycle counts, unit inspections and medication transfer. Restocks medications as needed.
• Independently prepares medications for dispensing through pharmacy software while verifying all lot and expiration numbers; follows appropriate pharmacy software procedures when preparing medications.
• Applies standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
• Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication preparation.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, environmental and infection control standards, adheres to regulatory requirements and maintains environmental cleanliness of the pharmacy areas in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements.
• Reports errors and adverse drug events using the hospital variance reporting program (QSRS).
• Maintains daily workflow to meet established priorities and production requirements and completes daily operations tasks utilizing assigned applications and software.
• Assists in the onboarding of pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, pharmacy residents, interns, and students.
• Assists with safety and quality improvement projects for the department including accreditation.
• May assist with shipping medications, monthly clinical assessments and ordering medications.
• May interact and communicate with patients, families, providers, and co-workers including point of sale, benefit investigation and insurance coordination.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION – High School Diploma or Equivalent
CERTIFICATION(S) -

• State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification

Certificate through a nationally recognized certification board or body approved by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA)

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $20.14 to $30.21

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children’s Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.