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Children's Hospital Colorado
Pharmacy Technician
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What they do
A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
$41,081 / year median in Colorado
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Pharmacy Technician Children's Hospital Colorado
- 3.8 Highlands Ranch, CO Job Details Full-time $19.37
- $29.
Additional Information Hours per week:
40, eligible for benefitsShift:
MF:
0630- 1500, 1400
- 2230, rotating Days/Evenings.
Sat/Sun:
1200- 2030. This position does require weekends and holiday commitments. Every third weekend and approximately 2
- 3 holidays per year
Salary Range:
$22.50 to $29.05- Based on hours worked per week and years of experience Position eligible for shift differentials (evening and 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 Assists in inventory management, including following department policies and procedures to manage outdated medications, cycle counts, unit inspections and medication transfer.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. 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. Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION
- 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.