Pharmacy Technician (Entry Level)

About the job Pharmacy Technician (Entry Level)


Job Title: Pharmacy Technician (Entry Level)

Location: Onsite, Colorado (Multiple Locations)


Status: Regular / Full-Time


Travel: 100% (Mobile/Float Pool)

Role Summary

Working under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Supervisor, you will perform essential technical procedures to support the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services. Your mission is to make patient needs the primary focus-building rapport, resolving problems quickly, and ensuring every interaction is rooted in safety and care.

Essential Responsibilities

Prescription Processing & Safety

• Verification: Review original prescription forms and patient IDs to verify refill authorizations; coordinate with medical office personnel as needed.
• Labeling: Accurately type prescription labels including patient name, physician, medication strength, and usage instructions.
• Filing: Select prescribed medications, count or pour dosages into appropriate containers, and prepare orders for final Pharmacist approval.
• Safety Standards: Strictly adhere to quality, safety, and emergency procedures, including the consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time-outs.

Inventory & Financial Management

• Inventory Control: Maintain prescription inventories at established levels; conduct periodic audits and notify supervisors of reordering needs.
• Revenue Reconciliation: Balance daily cash, check, and credit card transactions. Prepare daily cash reports and bank deposits.
• Merchandising: Restock shelves and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Leadership & Coordination

• Workflow Oversight: Assist the supervisor in coordinating Pharmacy Clerks, providing guidance to ensure effective service based on patient volume.
• Problem Solving: Help resolve daily operational hurdles and monitor cashiering functions for security and control.

Qualifications

Experience (Meet at least ONE of the following):

• Minimum one (1) year of Pharmacy Technician work experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Kaiser Colorado Pharmacy Clerk.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program (minimum 5 months) including a community practice rotation.
• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board.
• Must-haves
  • Pharmacy Tech Certification (Colorado) OR Provisional Pharmacy Tech Certification (Colorado)
  Less Common Requirements
  • Drug Screen Background Screen Health Assessment Orientation - 2 weeks

Education & Licensure

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• License: Active Pharmacy Technician Certification (Colorado) OR Provisional Pharmacy Technician Certification (Colorado) .

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build rapport and cooperative relationships with patients.
• Basic math skills for calculating prescription costs and balancing revenue.

Compensation & Benefits Note

This position may be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift, or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.