Technician II, Pharmacy-1

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Technician II Pharmacy-1 to join our team!

Were with you for lifes journey. At Denver Health purpose isnt just something we believe inits something we live every day for lifes journey.

Our Values

Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency

Department

Acute Care Pharmacy

Job Summary

The 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

Regular

Salary

$22.16 - $31.02 / 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 youre 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 healthcare 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 the Public Health Institute at Denver Health Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net healthcare 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 Experience:

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