Pharmacy Technician II Certified Specialty Pharmacy

Mountain Region Support; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s Corporate Service Center in Centennial, CO is seeking a Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician II to support specialty therapies under a licensed pharmacist.

You will perform prescription processing, daily pharmacy operations, and high-regulation tasks while ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate record-keeping. The role includes patient communication, insurance issues, and facilitating access to therapies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required.
• 3+ years of retail or specialty pharmacy technician experience.
• Active Pharmacy Technician License in good standing where you work (state law required).
• Active CPTEXCPT or CPTPTCB or CPHT certification in good standing.
• Two years lead or supervisory experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Interprets, enters, and clarifies prescriptions, billing insurance and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares and dispenses medications, including calculations, packaging, compounding, and identifying errors.
• Manages patient and team communication, handling inquiries, securing refills, resolving insurance issues, and assisting with financial aid.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and state/federal laws (e.g., HIPAA) and data management.
• Handles specialized medication shipping, including hazardous/refrigerated items and assembling supplies.
• Supports patient adherence and access by check-ups, prior authorizations, and financial assistance.

Skills

Prescription processing

Insurance billing

Pharmacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Three+ years retail or specialty pharmacy technician experience

Active Pharmacy Technician License in good standing by state

Active CPTEXCPT or CPTPTCB or CPHT certification

Tools

Pharmacy license management

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician II, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will perform a diverse range of activities focusing on specialty pharmacy, providing crucial support for complex, high-dollar medication therapies.

Every day, in addition to Pharmacy Technician I tasks, you will execute all activities related to prescription processing and daily pharmacy operations workflow for specialty medications. You will work within a highly regulated environment, strictly adhering to all state and federal regulations, including meticulous record-keeping and infection prevention standards, while complying with CommonSpirit Health and specialty pharmacy policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a deep understanding of specialty pharmacy operations, and unwavering commitment to regulatory compliance. Your ability to manage complex medication therapies and maintain stringent standards will be vital in supporting optimal patient outcomes and ensuring the integrity of our specialty pharmacy services.

• Interprets, enters, and clarifies prescriptions, accurately billing insurance and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares and dispenses medications, including calculations, packaging, compounding, and identifying potential errors.
• Manages patient and team communication, handling inquiries, securing refills, resolving insurance issues, and assisting with financial aid.
• Ensures operational compliance with accreditation standards, state/federal laws (e.g., HIPAA), data management, and process improvements.
• Handles specialized medication shipping, including hazardous/refrigerated items and assembling necessary supplies.
• Supports patient adherence and access to therapy by conducting check-ups, performing prior authorizations, and obtaining financial assistance.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Three (3) plus years retail or specialty pharmacy technician experience
• Active Pharmacy Technician License in good standing in the state(s) in which the employee works, if required by state law PHARMTECH:XX
• Active CPTEXCPT or CPTPTCB or CPHT certification in good standing CPTEXCPT or CPTPTCB or CPHT

Preferred

• Two (2) years lead or supervisory experience

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s Corporate Service Center is headquartered in Centennial, CO where our corporate leaders and centralized teams support our hospitals, clinics and people – including marketing, human resources, employee benefits, finance, billing, talent acquisition/development, payor relations, IT, project management, community benefit and more. Many of our centralized teams offer a remote work option which supports a healthy work-life balance while still providing a culture of collaboration and community where incredible people are doing incredible things every day.

Pay Range

$23.05 - $35.73 /hour