Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Children’s Hospital Colorado is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing and patient care. Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, you will prepare medications, assist with safety programs, and participate in inventory management in a busy hospital environment.

The role requires Colorado PHAT certification and NABP/PTCB/NHA-approved credentials, with eligibility for shift differentials and a 40-hour workweek. Benefits and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) certification.
• PTCB or NABP certification accepted by NABP such as PTCB or NHA.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares medications for dispensing per hospital policy.
• Assists with safety and quality improvement projects in the department.
• May assist with shipping medications, monthly clinical assessments and ordering medications.
• Interacts with patients, families, providers, and co-workers about benefits and insurance coordination.
• Maintains inventory, cycle counts, unit inspections and medication transfers.
• Uses pharmacy software to prepare medications and verify lot/expiration numbers.

Skills

Pharmacy software

Communication

Inventory management

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Colorado PHAT Certification

PTCB/NABP Certification

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Overview

Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician performs a variety of technical procedures to support pharmacy operations.

Additional Information

Hours per Week

40, eligible for benefits

Shift

Variable, rotating day and evening shifts weekly as determined by department need.

Shift Times

5:00am-1:30pm, 6:00am-2:30pm, 2:00pm-10:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm

Weekend Requirement

1 weekend per month (every 4th weekend), rotation determined by business need and training

Holiday Requirement

2 major holidays per year

Salary Information

Hourly Range: $22.50 to $30.21 *

Based on hours worked per week and years of experience.

Position is eligible for shift differentials (evening & weekend).

Eligible Incentives

Relocation assistance available for qualified external applicants

Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently prepares medication for dispensing/patient administration in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Assists with safety and quality improvement projects for the department including accreditation.
• May assist with shipping medications, monthly clinical assessments and ordering medications.
• May interact and communicate with patients, families, providers, and co-workers including point of sale, benefit investigation and insurance coordination.
• Assists in inventory management, including following department policies and procedures to manage outdated medications, cycle counts, unit inspections and medication transfer. Restocks medications as needed.
• Independently prepares medications for dispensing through pharmacy software while verifying all lot and expiration numbers; follows appropriate pharmacy software procedures when preparing medications.
• Applies standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
• Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication preparation.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, environmental and infection control standards, adheres to regulatory requirements and maintains environmental cleanliness of the pharmacy areas in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements.
• Reports errors and adverse drug events using the hospital variance reporting program (QSRS).
• Maintains daily workflow to meet established priorities and production requirements and completes daily operations tasks utilizing assigned applications and software.
• Assists in the onboarding of pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, pharmacy residents, interns, and students.

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION – High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CERTIFICATION(S) -
• State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification
• Certificate through a nationally recognized certification board or body approved by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA)

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $20.14 to $30.21

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.