Pharmacy Technician Inpatient I

UCHealth; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 30,500 - 39,647; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Performance bonus

Access to educational programs and tuition reimbursement

403(b) plan with employer matching

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician for its Greeley Hospital. The role emphasizes safe medication management, patient care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve care outcomes. Candidates should possess a High School diploma and relevant pharmacy technician certifications.

Responsibilities include compounding medications, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. UCHealth values diversity and provides a supportive work environment. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician certification from the Colorado Board of Pharmacy and CPhT by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is required.
• A high school diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide top of scope pharmacy support utilizing evidence-based protocols.
• Manage Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs) for safe medication availability.
• Conduct regular audits of medication inventory to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician certification from Colorado Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location

UCHealth Greeley Hospital - Greeley, CO

Department

GH Pharmacy

Work Schedule

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Flex

Pay

$22.14 - $28.78 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Minimum Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provide top of scope pharmacy support utilizing evidence-based protocols and best practices to promote safety at the point of care.
• Value and effectively partner with multidisciplinary team to achieve care outcomes.
• Prioritize wellness, patient perspective and evidence-based practice.
• Model proficiency through precepting and mentoring new or UCHealth staff.
• Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contribute proactively to solutions to secure safety and quality at point of care.
• 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: UCHealth offers a 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and Well‑Being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 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 insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

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; health savings account available when enrolled in high‑deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and Career Growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.