Pharmacy Technician- Certified - Fulltime $20.97-$26.74 per hour

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center

Walsenburg (CO)

On-site

USD 28,888 - 36,837

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

403B retirement fund options

Cafeteria Meal Discount

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Short-term disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Identity protection

Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

Job summary

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center in Walsenburg seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations and provide high-quality service. This role requires attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, serving patients and healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include assisting pharmacists, managing inventory, and ensuring safe medication delivery. Preferred qualifications include experience in retail pharmacy and PTCB certification. Competitive pay from $20.97 to $26.74 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
Must obtain annual flu vaccination and tuberculosis screening.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
Provide excellent customer service related to medications.
Monitor inventory and conduct regular stock audits.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

Active Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center (SPRHC) is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacy operations and provide high-quality service to patients and healthcare professionals. Whether you are already certified or working toward certification, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and meaningful healthcare environment.

Pay Range: Certified - $20.97-$26.74 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

In accordance with state and federal regulations, assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and ensuring patients receive their medications safely and efficiently.
Utilize pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions with extreme attention to detail.
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and healthcare providers to clarify prescription details or resolve medication-related issues to create a delightful customer experience.

Customer Experience Operations

Provide excellent customer service by answering patient inquiries related to medications and refills.
Assist patients with medication pick-up, ensuring that all questions about proper usage and dosage are answered by licensed pharmacist.
Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
Develop and foster strong relationships with customers and healthcare professionals.

Operations

Assist in preparing and dispensing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Accurately label medications and package prescriptions for patients.
Monitor and maintain medication inventory, including ordering, stocking, and rotating drugs.
Conduct regular stock audits and report any discrepancies to management.
Accurately enter prescription information into pharmacy computer systems.
Process insurance claims and verify eligibility for medications.
Ensure all activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including pharmacy laws.
Follow safety protocols to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacists. Assists pharmacists in maintaining efficient workflow.
Immediately reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to SPRHC policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
Strictly adheres to SPRHC code of conduct and all other policies and procedures.
Responsible and accountable for point-of-sale cash register, accurately collects and handles cash as required.
Answers telephone calls from patients and providers, providing excellent customer service. Handoff phone calls to pharmacists only when their assistance is needed.
Processes claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, triaging any rejections and resubmitting for payment.
Completes special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Training & Personal Development

Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration.
Attends training requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: Requires willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to react to frequent changes in volume of work.

Minimum Required Education/Experience: Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment, proficient math skills, proficient computer skills. Ability to problem solve. Prefer proficient math skills. Knowledge of store inventory control preferred. PTCB certification referred.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu and vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to a tuberculosis screening process.

Licenses or Certificates: Active Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Provisional License

Benefits

All Employees are eligible for: