Pharmacy Technician Certified

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs seeks a Certified Pharmacy Tech to assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution. You will perform precise calculations, compound non-sterile forms, and use inventory systems and automated cabinets.

In a regulated, fast-paced setting, you will follow stringent safety and infection-control standards, respond to patient needs, and collaborate with a cohesive team to ensure patient safety and medication availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state of employment.
• Active CPTEX CPTPTCB or CPHT certification in good standing.
• At least 6 months of IV compounding experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with medication preparation and distribution.
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations and compound non-sterile dosage forms.
• Operate inventory systems and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Adhere to regulations, record-keeping, and infection prevention standards.
• Support team and respond to acute patient needs while maintaining accuracy.

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Registered Pharmacy Tech (state)

Active CPTEX CPT PT CB CPHT certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Certified Pharmacy Tech, you will assist the Pharmacist in all operations related to medication preparation and distribution, where extreme accuracy and meticulous attention to detail are paramount. Every day, you will accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations, compound non-sterile dosage forms, and effectively utilize inventory management systems and automated dispensing cabinets. Operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated, and often high-stress environment with constant interruptions, you will leverage your high-level security clearance to access all medication storage areas, procedural areas, and surgical suites. You must strictly abide by all state and federal regulations, including stringent record-keeping and infection prevention standards, while consistently prioritizing work to respond to acute critical patient needs alongside scheduled duties. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and a strong willingness to work as a cohesive member of a team. Your ability to accurately prepare medications, manage inventory, navigate a highly regulated environment, and maintain composure under pressure will be crucial in supporting our pharmacists and ensuring patient safety.

• Alerts pharmacy director, coordinator, clinical coordinator, or pharmacist of immediate problems requiring corrective action in a timely manner.
• Accurately and in a timely manner fills unit dose cart, floor stock, medication orders, and delivers to patient care areas to ensure availability of ordered drugs and supplies.
• Accurately prepares I.V. admixtures, using sterile technique.
• Accurately and in a timely manner, prepares prescriptions for pharmacist review and dispensing.
• Checks floor stock and/or pharmacy stock for outdates, overstock, and proper storage on a monthly basis to ensure the use of high quality medications.
• Screens nursing and physician inquiries and phone calls by directing to appropriate pharmacist to ensure accurate and timely communication.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee works, PHARMTECH:XX
• Active CPTEXCPT or CPTPTCB or CPHT certification in good standing
• Six (6) months compounding of IV medication

Where You'll Work

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Pay Range

$21.96 - $34.03 /hour