Technician Trainee, Pharmacy

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Technician Trainee, Pharmacy to join our team!

We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Acute Care Pharmacy Job Description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of a pharmacist or certified pharmacy technician, performs pharmacy-related functions to provide optimal pharmaceutical care. Prepares medications, maintains pharmacy inventory, and restocks as necessary.

Essential Functions :

• Medication Preparation
  * Prepares medications appropriately.
  * Pre-packs bulk medications and completes appropriate documentation.
  * Fills patient specific medications.
  * Interacts with appropriate healthcare staff and patients to identify, clarify and fill orders for pharmaceutical needs, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
  (40%)

• Inventory Management
  * Maintains stock in accordance with manufacturers' requirements.
  * Completes paperwork needed to track usage, outdated goods, billing, and shortages.
  * Assists with charging and crediting medication returns.
  * Restocks and delivers drugs and related supplies to patient care areas or clinics, as assigned, including automated dispensing machines.
  * Restocks medications in automated dispensing cabinets or other secure locations as applicable, excluding controlled substances.
  * Prepares inventories, receives drugs and stocks shelves in various pharmacy locations.
  * Logs drug receipts appropriately when inventory process owner or Stock keeper is absent.
  * Notifies the inventory process owner or Stock keeper when stock levels are low.
  * Assists with inventory maintenance and control, including auditing and record keeping.
  * Maintains secure storage and records of all medications.
  (40%)

• Customer Service
  * Handles and triages telephone/window inquiries.
  (15%)

• Billing
  * Coordinates insurance billing including third party prescriptions when applicable.
  (5%)

Education :

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience :

Licenses :

• PPHAT-Provisional Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to work as a team member.

• Attention to detail.

• Mathematical computation skills.

• Organization and communication skills.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Outlook

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$21.00 - $21.00 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• 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

About Denver Health

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, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other