Location
Fort Collins, CO | United States
Job description
We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician II to join our team!
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Job Summary Under general supervision of a pharmacist, a Pharmacy Technician II performs advanced technical tasks within the pharmacy department. Based on area of assignment, elevated duties may include medication histories, inventory management, call center, and clinical pharmacy support. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in general and specialty areas of pharmacy practice.
Essential Functions :
- Collaborate with pharmacy leadership, peers, nurses, and providers to improve patient outcomes and quality metrics in both general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice. Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed. (30%)
- Fills and delivers/dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information. (30%)
- Complies with established departmental and DHHA policies and procedures, code of conduct, quality improvement, infection control, and safety initiatives. Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements. (20%)
- Participates in the training of new employees in both general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice. (10%)
- Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care. Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately. (10%)
Education :
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience :
- 1-3 years One (1) year of healthcare-related experience Required
- 1-3 years Three (3) years of pharmacy technician experience, preferred. and
Licenses :
- PTCBCPHT-Certified Pharmacy Technician - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties 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 Evening (United States of America)
Work Type Regular
Salary $23.15 - $31.32 / hr
Benefits - Outstanding 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 Values - Respect
- 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:
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