Pharmacy Technician Specialty Pharmacy

26100 Peaks Community Pharmacy; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Part time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Specialty Pharmacy in Denver, CO is seeking a part-time Specialty Pharmacy Technician to support embedded pharmacy teams and clinics. You will assist pharmacists, prepare prescriptions, coordinate medication access, and help patients navigate complex therapy requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, current pharmacy technician certification, and knowledge of state and federal regulations.

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 regarding pharmacy practice and distribution of drugs.
• Disciplinary action may occur for non-compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in collecting patient information and maintaining records.
• Prepares medication orders for dispensing and performs calculations as needed.
• Fills and maintains medication supplies and monitors controlled substances as required.
• Packages and labels medications to minimize waste and ensure accuracy.
• Communicates with caregivers and participates in patient safety initiatives.
• Supports the mission and values of Intermountain Health and adheres to standards.

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

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 and Compensation

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.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up‑front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

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