Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Job at Denver Health, Denver, CO

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  • Denver Health
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

We are recruiting for a motivated Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient to join our team!


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Department

Central Fill

Job Summary

Under general supervision of a pharmacist, a Pharmacy Technician I 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 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 Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) through PTCB Required


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
  • Proficiency with Microsoft® Office, preferre

Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$21.23 - $29.72 / 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.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work,

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