Pharmacy Technician II - Medication Transitions Specialist
Pharmacy Technician II - Medication Transitions Specialist
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Job Description
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Department
Acute Care PharmacyJob SummaryThe Pharmacy Technician II under general supervision of a pharmacist performs technical tasks within the pharmacy department. Based on area of assignment responsibilities may include medication preparation compounding dispensing inventory control unit dose prepackaging and basic computer system operations. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in general some specialty areas of pharmacy practice.
Essential Functions:
- Fills and delivers/dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Performs introductory technical tasks in specialty areas such as medication histories sterile and non-sterile preparation payer adjudication call center clinical pharmacy support inventory management including controlled substance handling and accountability and repackaging. Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information. (50%)
- Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed. (30%)
- Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care. Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately. (20%)
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required and
- Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program completion of a pharmacy technician training program preferred
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years At least one year of pharmacy technician in a healthcare or retail setting Required
Licenses:
- CPHT-Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Required and
- PHAT-Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work as a team member
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures
- Mathematical computation skills
- Organization and communication skills
- Good typing keyboarding and proofreading skills
- Ability to work independently within pharmacy scope of practice
- Knowledge of prescription processing and third-party billing if applicable
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred
Shift
Work Type
RegularSalary
$22.16 - $31.02 / hrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
