Pharmacy Technician II - Medication Transitions Specialist

Denver Health; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Denver Health seeks a motivated Pharmacy Technician II - Medication Transitions Specialist to fill medications, manage inventory, and assist in patient care under pharmacist supervision. A full-time role requiring certification and previous experience, this position offers competitive pay and outstanding benefits.

Benefits

Up to 27 paid days off per year

Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%

Generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass

On-site employee fitness center

Childcare discount programs

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of pharmacy technician experience in a healthcare or retail setting required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) and Licensed Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Fills and delivers medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Manages inventory and handles controlled substances.
• Escalates questions or issues outside pharmacy technician scope.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Mathematical computation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post High School Diploma or Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Department

Acute Care Pharmacy

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician II, under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs technical tasks within the pharmacy department. Based on area of assignment, responsibilities may include medication preparation, compounding, dispensing, inventory control, unit dose prepackaging, and basic computer system operations. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in general some specialty areas of pharmacy practice.

Essential Functions

• Fills and delivers/dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Performs introductory technical tasks in specialty areas such as medication histories, sterile and non-sterile preparation, payer adjudication, call center, clinical pharmacy support, inventory management including controlled substance handling and accountability, and repackaging. Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information. (50%)
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed. (30%)
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care. Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately. (20%)
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required and
• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program completion of a pharmacy technician training program, preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• 1-3 years At least one year of pharmacy technician in a healthcare or retail setting Required
  
  

Licenses

• CPHT-Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Required and
• PHAT-Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work as a team member
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures
• Mathematical computation skills
• Organization and communication skills
• Good typing, keyboarding and proofreading skills
• Ability to work independently within pharmacy scope of practice
• Knowledge of prescription processing and third-party billing, if applicable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, preferred
  
  

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$22.16 - $31.02 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
  
  

Our Values

• Respect
• Belonging
• Accountability
• Transparency
  
  

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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