Pharmacy Technician Certified

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

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist with medication preparation and distribution, prioritizing accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role involves performing pharmaceutical calculations, compounding IV medications, managing inventory and using automated dispensing systems, while maintaining composure in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment to support patient safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State registration as a Pharmacy Technician (PHARMTECH:XX).
• Active CPTEXCPT or CPTPTCB or CPHT certification in good standing.
• At least 6 months of IV medication compounding experience.

Responsibilities

• Alerts pharmacy leadership of immediate problems requiring corrective action.
• Fills unit dose cart, floor stock, medication orders, and delivers to patient care areas.
• Prepares IV admixtures using sterile technique.
• Prepares prescriptions for pharmacist review and dispensing.
• Checks floor stock for outdates, overstock, and proper storage monthly.
• Screens nursing and physician inquiries and directs to the appropriate pharmacist.

Education

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

6 months compounding of IV medication

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

• 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
• 6 months compounding of IV medication

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the‑art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast‑paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more.

Pay Range

$21.96 - $34.03 /hour