Pharmacy Technician Associate PRN

Job Overview The Pharmacy Technician Associate has a provisional PHAT certification and works under the direction of a certified Pharmacy Technician or a licensed Pharmacist to learn the job skills of a pharmacy technician while preparing for PHAT certification exam. Performs and assists with a variety of technical procedures to support pharmacy operations. Additional Information Job Status: PRN (as needed). Shift: Days/evenings (not a set schedule) and rotating weekends and holiday commitments. Shift Times: 5:00am-1:30pm, 6:00am-2:30pm, 2:00pm-10:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm. Weekend Requirement: One (1) weekend/month (every 4th weekend), rotation determined by business need and training. Holiday Requirement: Two (2) major holidays/year. Position is eligible for shift differentials (PRN, evening & weekend). This position pays $19.50/hour. Duties & Responsibilities Prepares medications, under the direction of a higher-level pharmacy technician or a pharmacist, in accordance with hospital policy and procedure. Assists in inventory management including following department policies and procedures to manage outdated medications, cycle counts, unit inspections and medication transfer. Assists in restocking medications as needed. Assists in preparation of medications for dispensing through pharmacy software while verifying lot and expiration numbers; learns pharmacy software procedures to utilize when preparing medications. Learns and applies standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications. Learns arithmetic calculations for usual dosage determinations required in medication preparation. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, environmental and infection control standards, adheres to regulatory requirements and maintains environmental cleanliness of the pharmacy areas in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements. Escalates errors and adverse drug events using the hospital variance reporting program (QSRS). Participates in accreditation surveys and audits. May assist with shipping medications, monthly clinical assessments and ordering medications. May interact and communicate with patients, families, providers, and co-workers including point of sale, benefit investigation and insurance coordination. Minimum Qualifications Degrees High School Diploma or GED Licenses & Certifications Provisional State of Colorado (PHATP) Certificate *Due within 30 days of hire Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $18.44 to $27.67. Benefits Information 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 sick leave and a robust wellness program. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Hospital Colorado