Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

National Jewish Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

Dental & Vision plans

403(b) retirement savings

Wellness incentives

Tuition reimbursement

Child care assistance

PSLF eligible employer

Disability & life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

National Jewish Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in daily operations. You will process prescriptions, prepare medications, and assist with in-patient and outpatient workflows under supervision.

Responsibilities include stocking, inventory, and coordination with clinics and Pyxis machines. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and adherence to regulatory requirements such as 340B.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: Two years of pharmacy technician experience in hospital or retail preferred.
• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Colorado Pharmacy Technician license and CPhT certification.

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists customers in person and by phone.
• Assists in processing prescription orders for pharmacist verification.
• Prepares medications, including sterile IVs, under supervision.
• Orders, stocks and delivers medications and supplies; tracks shortages.
• Maintains clean and safe work area and ensures no expired drugs remain.
• Performs monthly quality checks and supports 340B program compliance.
• Completes required training and continuing education.
• Assists pharmacy leadership with department initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Initiative

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Colorado Pharmacy Technician license

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Tools

Pyxis machines

Job description

Position Summary

Assists and supports staff pharmacists in the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy and facility. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, processes, prepares, and delivers medications and supplies.

Essential Duties

1. Greets and assists customers in person and by phone in a timely, pleasant manner. Checks voicemail and faxes frequently.
2. Listens attentively and responds promptly to questions and requests respectfully; refers inquires to a pharmacist as necessary.
3. Processes prescription and chart orders for pharmacist verification in the inpatient and outpatient setting, including refills.
4. Prepares all forms of medications, including sterile IV's, using accurate calculations and proper procedures, ensuring all work is verified by a pharmacist.
5. Orders, receives, stocks, and delivers medications and supplies to all areas of the Pharmacy and specified areas of the facility, including clinics and Pyxis machines. Tracks and informs Pharmacy Director of drug shortages.
6. Performs financial functions by entering patient and clinic charges, paying invoices, operating and balancing the cash register.
7. Maintains safe, clean and organized work environment.
8. Ensures all areas of the facility are free from expired, altered and recalled drugs by performing monthly quality checks
9. Performs competencies and assigned training prior to deadline. Completes professional continuing education as required by rules and regulations of governing body.
10. Maintains working knowledge of 340B program requirements and supports compliant day-to-day operations, including accurate patient eligibility determination and prevention of diversion and duplicate discounts in accordance with HRSA regulations and organizational policies.

Other Duties

1. Assists Director of Pharmacy and staff pharmacists in implementation of department initiatives and projects.

Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
3. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
4. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
5. Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
6. Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
7. Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
8. Perseverance/Resourcefulness: Accesses and utilizes available resources inside and outside the company.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

Minimal

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. Work Experience: Two years of pharmacy technician experience in hospital or retail pharmacy preferred.
3. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Colorado Pharmacy Technician license required. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.

Salary Range

$22.76 - $30.10

Benefits

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.