Pharmacy Technician: Precise Prescriptions & Patient Care

Katmai Government Services; Colorado; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Katmai Government Services seeks a Pharmacy Technician to accurately fill prescriptions under pharmacist supervision in a military medical facility in Colorado. You will prepare medications, label bottles, and handle controlled substances while maintaining compliance and documentation.

Requirements include ASHP-accredited training or PTCB certification, ability to obtain national certification within a year, BLS, and site health and background checks. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent certification.
• Be capable of obtaining national certification through PTCB within 1 year of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS/PALS as applicable.
• Must meet site health screening, immunization, and background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Check prescriptions for eligibility, drug availability, dosage, and directions.
• Fill prescriptions, including controlled substances, from bulk to prescribed quantity.
• Maintain proper handling, record-keeping, and secure storage of drugs.
• Inform pharmacist or prescriber of dosage concerns or incompatibilities.
• Advise medical staff on drug interactions and alternatives when needed.
• Annotate prescriptions with dispensing checks and maintain CHCS/AHLTA records.
• Compound medications for inpatient/outpatient use as required.
• Perform supply duties: orders, stocking, inventory, and reporting.
• Maintain regular attendance and support cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

English fluency

Education

ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Technician program

PTCB certification

Formal pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Katmai Government Services seeks a Pharmacy Technician to accurately fill prescriptions under pharmacist supervision in a military medical facility in Colorado. You will prepare medications, label bottles, and handle controlled substances while maintaining compliance and documentation.

Requirements include ASHP-accredited training or PTCB certification, ability to obtain national certification within a year, BLS, and site health and background checks. Strong English communication is essential.