Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician

Lakeshore Talent is in search of a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations and patient care for a community-focused behavioral health organization in Denver, Colorado. This role is ideal for a certified pharmacy technician who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, supporting medication access, and helping ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered pharmacy services.

Position Details

• Pay: $27.79 per hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours
• Shift Options: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Location: Split between two Denver locations approximately five miles apart
• Employment Type: Open-ended contract with potential for contract-to-hire conversion

About the Organization

Our client is a community-focused behavioral health organization dedicated to fostering mental health, resilience, and lasting well-being. Through collaborative care and comprehensive support, the organization helps individuals overcome barriers and access the services they need to thrive.

The team emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care, integrity, exceptional service, and collaboration.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician supports daily pharmacy operations and patient care services under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This position plays an important role in medication preparation and dispensing, inventory management, prescription processing, billing, and coordinating patient access to medications.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to medication safety, regulatory compliance, and providing respectful, patient-centered service.

Key Responsibilities

Medication Preparation & Prescription Processing

• Prepare, count, label, and package medications for pharmacist verification.
• Enter prescription and patient information accurately into pharmacy systems.
• Assist with prescription processing, transfers, refills, and documentation.
• Operate pharmacy dispensing technology and automation as needed.
• Support controlled substance handling in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational procedures.

Patient Access & Care Coordination

• Process prescriptions and help resolve insurance billing issues and claim rejections.
• Coordinate refills, medication synchronization, and medication pickup or delivery.
• Conduct patient outreach to support medication adherence and continuity of care.
• Communicate professionally with patients, pharmacists, and care teams.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating immunizations, long-acting injectable medications, and other pharmacist-delivered clinical services.
• Support immunization administration when authorized by state law, certification, and organizational protocols.

Inventory & Pharmacy Operations

• Order, receive, restock, and maintain medication and supply inventory.
• Monitor expiration dates, medication storage conditions, and potential shortages.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory audits.
• Coordinate medication returns to wholesalers and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation.
• Follow established procedures for controlled substances and medication safety.

Billing, Compliance & Administrative Support

• Process prescriptions through pharmacy billing systems and assist with resolving coverage barriers and prior authorization issues, as applicable.
• Support point-of-sale transactions, cash handling, and billing documentation.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Follow applicable federal and state regulations, organizational policies, and quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant pharmacy environment.

Teamwork & Workflow Support

• Collaborate with pharmacists and pharmacy team members to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Proactively identify operational needs and assist with workload distribution.
• Contribute to process improvements and workflow optimization.
• Support expanded pharmacy technician responsibilities and advanced workflows as permitted by applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active pharmacy technician certification.
• Current, active registration or licensure with the applicable State Board of Pharmacy.
• At least one year of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication accuracy and patient safety.
• Effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work between two Denver locations approximately five miles apart.
• Ability to meet all pre-employment screening and credentialing requirements.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates must be able to complete the organization's pre-employment requirements, including:

• TB testing.
• Current, valid influenza vaccination.
• Completion of the organization's credentialing process.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, bend, and reach throughout the workday. Employees may occasionally need to lift up to 50 pounds and must have sufficient manual dexterity to operate computers, telephones, and standard office and pharmacy equipment.

Interested in learning more? Apply today to connect with Lakeshore Talent and discuss this opportunity!

Since​ ​1995,​ ​Lakeshore​ ​has​ ​provided​ ​Staffing,​ ​Recruiting​ ​and​ ​Payrolling​ ​services​ ​to employers​ ​in​ ​Denver​ ​and​ ​Chicago​ ​across​ ​multiple​ ​industries​. We​ ​are​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​achieving​ ​success by​ ​matching​ ​top​ ​talent​ ​with​ ​the​ ​right​ ​opportunities.​ In 2017, Lakeshore re-branded as Lakeshore Talent after a management buyout, becoming a woman owned company. We have a dynamic team of Account Executives focused on sales and the client experience and a talented team of Recruiters focused on candidate recruitment and candidate experience. We are able to offer a higher level of service as a result, and take pride in building strong relationships worthy of loyalty with both clients and candidates.

Company Description

Since​ ​1995,​ ​Lakeshore​ ​has​ ​provided​ ​Staffing,​ ​Recruiting​ ​and​ ​Payrolling​ ​services​ ​to employers​ ​in​ ​Denver​ ​and​ ​Chicago​ ​across​ ​multiple​ ​industries​. We​ ​are​ ​committed​ ​to​ ​achieving​ ​success by​ ​matching​ ​top​ ​talent​ ​with​ ​the​ ​right​ ​opportunities.​ In 2017, Lakeshore re-branded as Lakeshore Talent after a management buyout, becoming a woman owned company. We have a dynamic team of Account Executives focused on sales and the client experience and a talented team of Recruiters focused on candidate recruitment and candidate experience. We are able to offer a higher level of service as a result, and take pride in building strong relationships worthy of loyalty with both clients and candidates.