Pharmacy Technician Inpatient I

UCHealth; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Gym discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a PRN, on-site role. You will support unit-dose dispensing, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and inventory management while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, Colorado PHAT Pharmacy Technician certification and PTCB (or equivalent). The position offers growth opportunities and structured recognition within a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Colorado PHAT Pharmacy Technician certification required.
• PTCB Certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy support using evidence-based protocols to promote safety at the point of care.
• Partner with multidisciplinary team to achieve care outcomes.
• Prioritize wellness and patient perspective through evidence-based practice.
• Precept and mentor new healthcare staff and UCHealth teammates.
• Adapt to a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment and contribute to safety and quality.

Skills

ADM management

Sterile compounding

Non-sterile compounding

Inventory audits

Patient safety protocols

Education

High School diploma or GED

PHAT Pharmacy Technician certification (Colorado)

PTCB Certification

Job description

Description

• Location: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, CO
• Department: PVH Pharmacy
• Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Flex
• Pay: $22.14 - $28.78 / hour (dependent on experience)
• Onsite role; no hybrid or remote option
• Career Ladder: structured growth opportunities over experience and expertise

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Pharmacy Technician certification from Colorado Board of Pharmacy (PHAT)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provides top‑of‑scope pharmacy support utilizing evidence‑based protocols and best practices to promote safety at the point of care
• Values and effectively partners with multidisciplinary team to achieve care outcomes
• Prioritizes wellness and a patient perspective through evidence‑based practice
• Models proficiency through precepting and mentoring those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast‑paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes proactively to solutions that secure safety and quality at point of care

Pharmacy Technician

• Manage Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs) to ensure unit‑specific medication is safely available
• Perform sterile and non‑sterile compounding and bulk medication repackaging while maintaining adherence to safety and regulatory standards
• Conduct regular audits of medication inventory to identify expired or near‑expired items, ensuring prompt removal and replacement

Recognition

• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus based on quality, patient experience, growth, finances and tenure; paid in October of the third year
• Performance‑based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase for work performance meeting or exceeding standards
• Market reviews: annual review to keep pay competitive

Health and Well‑being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources
• Free Care.com membership
• Voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft, pet, auto and home insurance and employee discount programs
• Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence
• Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage with optional buy‑up
• Short‑term and long‑term disability with optional buy‑up coverage

Retirement and Savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; HSAs available with HD plan

Education and Career Growth

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or $5,250/year tuition reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning access and internal professional development opportunities
• Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Eligibility based on scheduled work hours

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against on any class of protected characteristic. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability and will make reasonable accommodations when such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship.