Pharmacy Technician II PRN

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Castle Rock, Colorado is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital team in a PRN capacity. You will perform core pharmacy duties under pharmacist supervision, including dispensing, sterile compounding, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.

Work across central and decentralized operations, assist with quality initiatives, and contribute to training and mentoring of peers while ensuring accurate electronic health record interpretation and safe medication

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv is required.
• 1+ years of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense patient-specific medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Compound sterile medications and manage aseptic processes.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and handle controlled substances per regulatory standards.
• Operate automation systems and pharmacy software; support quality improvement and training.

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN Shift: 24 Hours (United States of America) Address: 2350 MEADOWS BLVD City: CASTLE ROCK State: Colorado Postal Code: 80109

Job Description

Executes core pharmacy technician duties with proficiency in standard workflows, hospital systems, and pharmacy operational programs under pharmacist supervision. Demonstrates proficiency in core pharmacy services, including medication dispensing, preparation, inventory management, sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, and regulatory compliance. Provides coverage across core pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management, and cleanroom compounding as assigned. Accurately prepares and safely dispenses patient-specific medication doses, ensuring correct drug, dose, dosage form, expiration dating, and barcode scanning. Compounds sterile medications such as IV solutions and piggyback containers under aseptic conditions, following USP <795> & <797> guidelines and institutional protocols, with appropriate oversight. Other duties as assigned. Works effectively with technicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas. Actively participates in departmental quality improvement efforts, attends educational activities, and supports training and mentorship of peers and pharmacy learners. Operates and troubleshoots medication automation systems, ADCs, and pharmacy software; interprets electronic health records accurately to support safe medication practices. Maintains inventory accuracy by receiving and rotating stock, removing expired medications, guaranteeing accurate medication counts, and managing controlled substances in compliance with regulatory standards. Ensures proper medication storage and overall inventory integrity. Identifies, reports, and helps prevent potential medication errors, including look-alike/sound-alike risks, contributing to a culture of safety. Handles, processes, and appropriately disposes of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department in accordance with environmental protocols. Proficient in the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and spill kits in the event of a hazardous medication spill. Participates in initiatives that improve medication-use processes and supports compliance with regulatory standards and institutional accreditation requirements. Prepares reports and assists with compliance documentation as directed by supervisors, contributing to operational transparency and accountability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Education

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study

N/A

Work Experience

1+ years of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience [Required]

Additional Information

Active State Pharmacy Technician registration required

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required] OR Licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]

Physical Requirements

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$22.02 - $35.24

Equal Opportunity

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Mission Statement

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.