Pharmacy Technician Certified Inpatient

Pharmacy Technician Certified Inpatient

St Anthony North Hospital

Westminster, Colorado

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $20.13 - $34.03 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the complex and personalized medication needs of patients.

Every day, you will meticulously process and dispense specialty medication prescriptions, including sterile compounding, along with managing inventory and performing crucial administrative and financial tasks. You'll expertly communicate with patients regarding their therapy, dosage, and delivery schedules, and assist pharmacists with patient follow-up and clinical documentation.

To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional organizational skills, a strong ability to navigate complex insurance and patient support programs, and an unwavering commitment to patient advocacy.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, technicians are accountable for:

• Preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients.
• Performing compounding of intravenous medications.
• Assisting in managing inventory.
• Performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes.
• Performing routine clerical/administrative tasks.

Job Requirements

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which you'll work
• Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing in the state in which you'll work
• 6 months experience compounding of IV medication
• Knowledge:
• Pharmaceutical patient care best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Basic pharmaceutical mathematics and financial functions.
• Strong phone, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with office equipment and ability to learn new software/database systems.
• Abilities:
• Prepare and compound various medications, including intravenous admixtures.
• Apply pharmacy standards and procedures, including I.V. admixture and automated systems.
• Communicate effectively in English and establish positive working relationships.

Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are so proud of our nursing staff for this achievement, which is awarded to less than 6 percent of hospitals in the United States. Built on the pillars of convenience, wellness and person-centered care, we offer inpatient and outpatient care at one site, with an emphasis on preventive health, wellness and health education.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.