Denver Health
Pharmacy Technician II - Central Clinical Support
Denver Health, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
We are recruiting for a motivated Pharmacy Technician II - Central Clinical Support to join our team!
We are here for life's journey.Where is your life journey taking you?
Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:
Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.DepartmentCentral Clinical Support
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 andPost High School Diploma or Certificate Program completion of a pharmacy technician training program, preferredWork Experience :
1-3 years At least one year of pharmacy technician in a healthcare or retail setting RequiredLicenses :
CPHT-Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Required andPHAT-Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies RequiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Ability to work as a team memberAttention to detailKnowledge of basic pharmacy practices and proceduresMathematical computation skillsOrganization and communication skillsGood typing, keyboarding and proofreading skillsAbility to work independently within pharmacy scope of practiceKnowledge of prescription processing and third-party billing, if applicableProficiency with Microsoft Office, preferred
ShiftWork TypeRegular
Salary$23.15 - $31.32 / hr
BenefitsOutstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
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
Our ValuesRespect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health
is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusionApplicants will be considered until the position is filled.
We are here for life's journey.Where is your life journey taking you?
Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:
Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.DepartmentCentral Clinical Support
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 andPost High School Diploma or Certificate Program completion of a pharmacy technician training program, preferredWork Experience :
1-3 years At least one year of pharmacy technician in a healthcare or retail setting RequiredLicenses :
CPHT-Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Required andPHAT-Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies RequiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Ability to work as a team memberAttention to detailKnowledge of basic pharmacy practices and proceduresMathematical computation skillsOrganization and communication skillsGood typing, keyboarding and proofreading skillsAbility to work independently within pharmacy scope of practiceKnowledge of prescription processing and third-party billing, if applicableProficiency with Microsoft Office, preferred
ShiftWork TypeRegular
Salary$23.15 - $31.32 / hr
BenefitsOutstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
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
Our ValuesRespect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health
is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusionApplicants will be considered until the position is filled.