Pharmacy Technician II

Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a motivated Pharmacy Technician II to join our team!
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Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.DepartmentAcute Care PharmacyJob 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 and
  • Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program completion of a pharmacy technician training program, preferred
    Work Experience:
    
    • 1-3 years At least one year of pharmacy technician in a healthcare or retail setting Required
      Licenses:
      
      • CPHT-Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Required and
      • PHAT-Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies 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, preferredShiftVaries (United States of America)Work TypeRegularSalary$22.16 - $31.02 / hrBenefits
          • 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 employerOur Values
            • Respect
            • Belonging
            • Accountability
            • TransparencyAll 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.Required
              Preferred

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