Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

Children's Hospital ColoradoAurora, CO, United States

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101971

Location

Aurora

Position Type

Regular

Regular / Temporary

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Job Overview

Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician performs a variety of technical procedures to support pharmacy operations.

Department Name : Pharmacy

Job Status : 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits

Shift : Variable, rotating day and evening shifts weekly as determined by department need.

Shift Times : 5 : 00am-1 : 30pm, 6 : 00am-2 : 30pm, 2 : 00pm-10 : 30pm, 3 : 00pm-11 : 30pm

Weekend Requirement : 1 weekend per month (every 4th weekend), rotation determined by business need and training

Holiday Requirement : 2 major holidays per year

Salary Information

Hourly Range : $22.50 to $29.04

Based on hours worked per week and years of experience.

Positions are eligible for shift differentials (evening, night & weekend).

Eligible Incentives : Relocation assistance available for qualified external applicants.

Duties & Responsibilities

Independently prepares medication for dispensing / patient administration in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.

Assists with safety and quality improvement projects for the department including accreditation.

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.

Assists in inventory management, including following department policies and procedures to manage outdated medications, cycle counts, unit inspections and medication transfer. Restocks medications as needed.

Independently prepares medications for dispensing through pharmacy software while verifying all lot and expiration numbers; follows appropriate pharmacy software procedures when preparing medications.

Applies standard pharmaceutical / medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.

Performs 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.

Reports errors and adverse drug events using the hospital variance reporting program (QSRS).

Maintains daily workflow to meet established priorities and production requirements and completes daily operations tasks utilizing assigned applications and software.

Assists in the onboarding of pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, pharmacy residents, interns, and students.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION - High School Diploma or Equivalent

CERTIFICATION(S) -

State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification

Certificate through a nationally recognized certification board or body approved by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA)

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range : $22.50 to $29.05

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. 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 time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

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.

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