Pharmacy Technician I - 10945

Coloradocoalition; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO or PPO health insurance coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Free basic life insurance

Retirement plan matching

Extensive paid time-off

Job summary

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is looking for a Pharmacy Technician I to manage billing procedures in a bustling ambulatory care setting. This role necessitates preparation of medications, maintaining records, and assisting patients under supervision. Candidates must hold a high school diploma, have experience as a pharmacy technician, and a Colorado Board Certification.

Benefits include options for health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan matching. The workplace fosters an equal employment opportunity for all.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician required.
• Experience with insurance billing required.
• Board Certification as Pharmacy Technician with Colorado required (PTCB).
• Current basic life support (BLS/CPR) required or able to obtain one within six months of hire.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Colorado Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and understanding of pharmacy reimbursement system required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares new and refill medications under direct supervision of pharmacists.
• Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
• Assists patients with prescription needs and provides excellent customer service.
• Tracks prescription orders via pharmacy tracking system.
• Assists in problem solving related to pharmacy.
• Provides technical support of drug distribution services and inventory management.

Skills

Experience as a pharmacy technician

Experience with insurance billing

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Understanding of pharmacy reimbursement system

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Board Certification as Pharmacy Technician with Colorado

Current basic life support (BLS/CPR)

Job description

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Pharmacy Technician I to handle electronic and manual billing procedures in a high-volume ambulatory care setting. This position is located at 2130 Stout St., Denver, Colorado 80205 and reports to the Pharmacy Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares new and refill medications under direct supervision of pharmacists and in coordination with other pharmacy technicians.
• Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
• Assists patients with prescription needs and provides excellent customer service directly.
• Tracks prescription orders via pharmacy tracking system and electronic health record system.
• Assists in problem solving in matters related to pharmacy.
• Provides technical support of drug distribution services and inventory management.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information according to organizational protocol and HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Obtains and maintains a valid driver’s license (may be waived based on experience).
• Completes internal credentialing and privileging prior to start date.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician required.
• Experience with insurance billing required.
• Board Certification as Pharmacy Technician with Colorado required (PTCB).
• Current basic life support (BLS/CPR) required or able to obtain one within six months of hire.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Colorado Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and understanding of pharmacy reimbursement system required.

Benefits

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options. Employees contribute only 1% of earnings for HMO and no more than 4% for dependents. Same- and opposite‑sex domestic partner coverage available.
• Dental plan or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care, dependent care, and parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plan matching up to 5% of earnings with 3‑year vesting.
• Extensive paid time‑off: 9 holidays, 12 sick days, and three weeks vacation for new full‑time employees in first year.
• Eligible for National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program for eligible providers.

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.