Senior Pharmacy Technician

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado seeks a Pharmacy Technician Senior to support inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations while training staff. This full-time position offers a varied schedule focusing on patient care and safety while working within a recognized pediatric medical center known for excellence.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Employee Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Three years of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Completion of pharmacy technician program may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications and drug supplies for dispensing under supervision.
• Teaches and trains pharmacy staff.
• Participates in safety and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Inventory Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 403(b)

May 08, 2025

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Job ID 91125

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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.

Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day.

We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.

As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.

Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.

That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and following established policies and procedures , performs a variety of technical procedures to support hospital inpatient or outpatient pharmacy operations. The Pharmacy Technician Senior also teaches and trains Pharmacy Technician Associates, Pharmacy Technicians, interns, and students and participates in safety and quality improvement projects. Assists with development of departmental policies, procedures, and training program materials.

Additional Information

Department Name: Pharmacy
Job Status: 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits
Shift: D ays/evenings (not a set schedule) and rotating weekends and holiday commitments.
Shift Times: 5:00am-1:30pm, 6:00am-2:30pm, 2:00pm-10:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm
Weekend Requirement: One (1) weekend/month (every 4th weekend), rotation determined by business need and training.
Holiday Requirement: Two (2) major holidays/year.

Qualifications

EDUCATION - High School Diploma or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE - Three (3) years of pharmacy technician experience

EQUIVALENCY - Completion of pharmacy technician program may substitute for one (1) year of the experience requirement.

CERTIFICATION(S) -

• State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification
• Certificate through a nationally recognized certification board or body approved by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• Inpatient : Sterile Compounding Certificate and one (1) additional certificate: Hazardous Medication certificate OR Medication History Certificate OR Billing and Reimbursement Certificate OR Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate OR Hazardous Drug Management Certificate OR Supply Chain and Inventory Management OR Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

a.) Neonate - <30 days
b.) Infancy - >30 days to 1yr
c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
d.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
e.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
f.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
g.) Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Prepares unit-dose (inpatient only) nonhazardous and hazardous medications and drug supplies for dispensing as directed by a licensed pharmacist.
• Follows security/storage requirements of all medications including temperature monitoring.
• Takes inventory and analyzes patient-care area medication supply; replaces outdated medications; replaces depleted inventory; performs cycle count. Independently performs inspections for medication outdates.
• Restocks and delivers medications to patient care areas or clinics, as assigned, including automated dispensing machines; resolves discrepancies.
• Prepares non-parenteral nonhazardous and hazardous medications for dispensing including controlled substances; delivers medications.
• Prepares parenteral medications for dispensing including controlled substances and must include any specialty area (chemotherapy, operating room, or other specialty area competency); maintains all required records for controlled substances (inpatient only).
• Independently prepares medications for dispensing through pharmacy software while verifying all lot and expiration numbers; Follows the dispense prep/dispense check process in Epic when preparing medications.
• Applies standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
• Performs arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparation.
• Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy area; ensures all inventory has a validate barcode process completed per established guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, environmental and infection control standards, adheres to regulatory requirements and maintains environmental cleanliness of the pharmacy areas in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements.
• Performs charging and crediting of medication returns.
• Reports adverse drug events and medication variances using the hospital variance reporting program (QSRS).
• Maintains daily workflow to meet established priorities and production requirements and completes daily operations tasks utilizing assigned applications and software.
• Maintains continuing education requirements for required certifications.
• Teaches and trains pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, pharmacy residents, interns, and students. Performs competency assessment of pharmacy technician staff through observation of technician skills and knowledge.
• Participates in team meetings, huddles and focus group. In addition, may participate on safety and quality improvement projects for the department and/or organization.
• Presents Continuing Education (CE) to pharmacy staff.
• Assists with development of departmental policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations.
• Assists in development of training program materials to assist in the training of new pharmacy technicians.
• Interacts and communicates with patients, families, providers, and co-workers.

Other Information

SCOPE AND LEVEL

• Guidelines: Fully qualified, full performance or journey level. Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent.
• Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy. Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
• Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.
• Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
• Supervision Received : Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
• Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
• General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per day
• Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
• Motion: Carry: 1/3 or more of time
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Push: 1/3 or more of time
• Motion: Reach: 1/3 or more of time
• Motion: Squat/Crouch: 1/3 or more of time
• Others: Occupational Hazards - Must be able to meet scheduling demands during all weather conditions
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

work Environment

• Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Occasional.
• Exposure: Exposure to chemicals: Regular/Frequent
• Exposure to hazardous and nonhazardous drugs: regular/frequent
• Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: regular/frequent
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making.
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary Information

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $44,410.53 to $66,615.79

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary Information

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $44,410.53 to $66,615.79
Hourly Salary Range: $21.35 to $32.03

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development resources to help you advance and grow.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.