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Denver Health Pharmacy Technician I in Denver, Colorado
We are recruiting for a motivated Pharmacy Technician I to join our team!
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DepartmentAcute Care Pharmacy
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician I, under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs entry level technical tasks within the pharmacy department. Based on area of assignment, responsibilities may include medication preparation, dispensing, inventory control, and basic computer system operations. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in general areas of pharmacy pract
Essential Functions:
Fills and delivers/dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. 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. (35%) Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care. Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately. (15%) 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:
less than 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician in a healthcare or retail setting, preferred Licenses:
CPHT-Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Required and PHAT-Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and 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, preferred
ShiftVaries (United States of America)
Work TypeRegular
Salary$22.48 - $30.41 / 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.
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