Pharmacy Technician Specialty Pharmacy

Intermountain Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician to join the Saint Joseph Hospital team in Denver, Colorado, delivering patient-centered care within embedded pharmacy settings. You will collaborate with pharmacists and technicians to prepare prescriptions and coordinate medication access in a fast-paced environment.

Top candidates will bring retail pharmacy experience; specialty exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license in state of practice.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding pharmacy practice and drug distribution.
• Any lapse may result in disciplinary action.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining records as required by regulation and policy.
• Prepare medication orders for dispensing and perform calculations in accordance with state law and policies.
• Obtain supervision and clearance checks from the pharmacist and know when verification is needed.
• Accurately fill and maintain medication supplies including control substances and 340B/charging management.
• Package and label medications to minimize waste.
• Communicate with caregivers regarding responsibilities and safety concerns, elevating issues as appropriate.
• Promote Intermountain Health's mission and values, and adhere to service standards.
• Deliver precise, flexible care and support other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

High level multi-tasking

Technical competency

Regulatory compliance

Financial awareness

Service delivery

Job performance

Reliability and Attendance

Communication

Organization

Computer proficiency

Education

High School or equivalent

Pharmacy technician certification/license

Knowledge of state/federal regulations

Job description

Job Description

Job Specifics

Schedule

Part Time (20 hours)

Shift

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with no weekends or holidays.

Location: Specialty Pharmacy

Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado.

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Link to Benefit Details

Top candidates will possess experience in Retail Pharmacy. Experience in Specialty Pharmacy is considered beneficial.

Join the Intermountain Specialty Pharmacy team in Denver, Colorado, where our mission is to support the health, well-being, and quality of life of both patients and caregivers. Through personalized support, exceptional customer service, and guidance from our experienced pharmacy professionals, we help meet the unique needs of the Intermountain Health community.

As a Specialty Pharmacy Technician, you'll work closely with embedded pharmacy teams and clinic partners to deliver integrated, patient-centered care. In this role, you'll collaborate with pharmacists and fellow technicians to prepare prescriptions, coordinate medication access, navigate complex therapy requirements, and support patients throughout their treatment journey.

Specialty pharmacy is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field focused on caring for patients with complex and chronic conditions. We're seeking candidates who are eager to learn, grow, and be at the forefront of this specialized area of pharmacy practice.

If you enjoy the fast-paced energy of a retail pharmacy environment but are looking for a deeper connection to patient care and a collaborative team culture, we have a place for you.

Saint Joseph Hospital was founded in Denver in 1873 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth as the first private teaching hospital in Colorado. Today, it remains the largest private teaching hospital in Denver. The hospital provides a tradition of healthcare that includes compassionate caregivers, stellar clinical expertise and active clinical partnerships with National Jewish Health and community physicians.

Job Function

The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The position participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician supervisor and is an integral part of the pharmacy team. This position supports Pharmacy Services in all locations (i.e., acute, community, ambulatory, specialty).

Essential Functions

• Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining appropriate records as required by regulation and policy.
• Utilizes pharmacy technology effectively to prepare medication orders for dispensing and performs calculations as necessary, in accordance with state law, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) and clearly understands when a pharmacist must verify tasks and activities.
• Accurately fills and maintains medication supplies including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories to ensure security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B/Charging management as required to practice site.
• Packages and labels medications accurately and appropriately to minimize waste as appropriate to practice site and job duties.
• Communicates with caregivers regarding responsibilities, identified concerns, and participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, identifying potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions to elevate items to the pharmacist for review as appropriate based on urgency, regulations, and scope.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Delivers detail-oriented, consistent, flexible care and completes advanced tasks consistent with scope and performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

• High level multi-tasking
• Technical competency
• Regulatory compliance
• Financial awareness
• Service delivery
• Job performance
• Reliability and Attendance
• Communication
• Organization
• Computer proficiency

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent is required
• Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
• Any lapse or failure to meet these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to termination, at the hiring manager's discretion.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, climbing, crawling, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking as needed to perform job duties.

Location

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City

Denver

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.73 - $31.58

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.