Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Medication Transition Technician assists inpatient and outpatient pharmacists with medication history, reconciliation, to ensure that any differences between medications taken before admission and medications ordered upon discharge for a patient are intentional and not accidental. Works to promote an efficient discharge prescription process in collaboration with the outpatient pharmacy. Additional Information Department Name: OP Retail Pharmacy Job Status: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits Shift Times: Monday - Friday, 8am-8pm. Saturday, 8am-5pm and Sunday, 9am-2pm. Shift Length: Varies between 5-10 hours. Weekend Requirement: Rotation determined by business need and training. Holiday Requirement: No holidays at this time. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building. Following hospital and department policy and procedures and contributing to overall quality services. Works cooperatively with others and organizes daily workflow to optimize output. Completes medication histories for new admissions. Performs discharge duties from admission of patient to final discharge plan. This includes collaborating with inpatient floor staff and outpatient pharmacy staff on delivery and timing of delivery. Performs general duties of a pharmacy technician including but not limited to: Data Entry: Med Transitions technicians obtain insurance information, if needed, add patient demographics, insurance information, and prescription data into the outpatient pharmacy prescription processing system. Technicians then submit the claims to third party insurance for processing, which will determine co-pay and whether adjudication issues may exist. If adjudication issues exist, the technician will troubleshoot and begin the resolution process. Patient Contact: Med Transitions technician communicates with patient or patients' families information on co-pay amount and any insurance adjudication issues. Technician will also verify patient payment type. Product Dispensing: Medication transition technicians coordinate dispensing and patient education activities with the decentralized pharmacists. Provides service to customers to meet or exceed their needs and expectations. Collects and compiles data, statistics and other information needed for quality assurance programs or reports to provide information to assist with decision-making. Participates in the team approach to quality improvement to support the Pharmacy Department's commitment to the philosophy and principles of Quality and Safety. Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others. Participates in planning processes by establishing personal goals to support quality improvement efforts and contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives. Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: Two (2) years of Pharmacy Technician Experience. Medication Reconciliation Technician or Meds to Beds experience is preferred. Equivalency: Completion of pharmacy technician program may substitute for one (1) year of the experience requirement. Completion of pharmacy technician program plus one (1) year of experience performing medication prior authorizations may substitute for two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience. Certification(s): State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification Certificate through a nationally recognized certification board or body approved by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA) Medication History Certificate within 12 months of hire Licensure(s): None Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $23.54 to $35.31 Benefits Information Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. EEO Statement It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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