Pharmacy Technician (Entry Level)

Fox Point Recruitment LLC; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Point Recruitment LLC is hiring for an entry level Pharmacy Technician in Colorado. You will work under a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Supervisor performing essential technical procedures to support high-quality pharmacy services, focusing on patient safety and care.

Responsibilities include prescription processing, labeling, filling, safety procedures, inventory control, and revenue reconciliation. The role emphasizes building rapport with patients and accurate, efficient workflow under

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Pharmacy Technician work experience or Kaiser Colorado Pharmacy Clerk experience.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program (min 5 months) with community practice rotation.
• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board.
• Must have Colorado Pharmacy Tech Certification or Provisional Certification.
• Drug screen, health assessment, orientation required (2 weeks).
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescriptions and patient IDs to verify refill authorizations.
• Label prescriptions with patient name, physician, strength, and usage.
• Select prescribed medications, count or pour dosages into appropriate containers, and prepare orders for final Pharmacist approval.
• Strictly adhere to quality, safety, and emergency procedures including two patient identifiers and time-outs.
• Maintain prescription inventories at established levels; conduct periodic audits and notify reordering needs.
• Balance daily cash, checks, and credit card transactions; prepare daily cash reports and bank deposits.
• Restock shelves and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Assist supervisor in coordinating Pharmacy Clerks and ensuring service based on patient volume.

Skills

Rapport building with patients

Basic prescription math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training program

Colorado Pharmacy Tech Certification

Job description

About the job Pharmacy Technician (Entry Level)

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician (Entry Level)

Status: Regular / Full-Time

Role Summary

Working under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Supervisor, you will perform essential technical procedures to support the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services. Your mission is to make patient needs the primary focus—building rapport, resolving problems quickly, and ensuring every interaction is rooted in safety and care.

Prescription Processing & Safety

• Verification: Review original prescription forms and patient IDs to verify refill authorizations; coordinate with medical office personnel as needed.
• Labeling: Accurately type prescription labels including patient name, physician, medication strength, and usage instructions.
• Filing: Select prescribed medications, count or pour dosages into appropriate containers, and prepare orders for final Pharmacist approval.
• Safety Standards: Strictly adhere to quality, safety, and emergency procedures, including the consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time-outs.
• Inventory Control: Maintain prescription inventories at established levels; conduct periodic audits and notify supervisors of reordering needs.
• Revenue Reconciliation: Balance daily cash, check, and credit card transactions. Prepare daily cash reports and bank deposits.
• Merchandising: Restock shelves and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Leadership & Coordination

• Workflow Oversight: Assist the supervisor in coordinating Pharmacy Clerks, providing guidance to ensure effective service based on patient volume.
• Problem Solving: Help resolve daily operational hurdles and monitor cashiering functions for security and control.

Qualifications

Experience (Meet at least ONE of the following):

• Minimum one (1) year of Pharmacy Technician work experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Kaiser Colorado Pharmacy Clerk.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program (minimum 5 months) including a community practice rotation.
• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board.
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  Must-haves
  • Pharmacy Tech Certification (Colorado) OR Provisional Pharmacy Tech Certification (Colorado)
  Less Common Requirements
  • Drug Screen Background Screen Health Assessment Orientation - 2 weeks

Education & Licensure

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Ability to build rapport and cooperative relationships with patients.
• Basic math skills for calculating prescription costs and balancing revenue.

Compensation & Benefits Note

This position may be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift, or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.