Pharmacy Technician Inpatient I

About the role

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

Responsibilities

• Provides top of scope pharmacy support utilizing evidence-based protocols and best practices to promote safety at the point of care
• Value and effectively partner with multidisciplinary team to achieve care outcomes
• Prioritize wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
• Model proficiency through precepting and mentoring those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
• Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contribute proactively to solutions to secure safety and quality at point of care
• Manage Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs) to ensure unit-specific medication is safely available
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding and bulk medication repackaging while maintaining adherence to safety and regulatory standards
• Conduct regular audits of medication inventory to identify expired or near-expired items, ensuring prompt removal and replacement

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Pharmacy Technician certification from Colorado Board of Pharmacy (PHAT)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience preferred
• Experience with automated dispensing machines (ADMs)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Proficiency in using pharmacy software systems
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and drug interactions
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities

Benefits

• Recognition Performance bonus: 3-Year Incentive Bonus
• Performance-based pay increase
• Market reviews to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources
• Free Care.com membership
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting your federal student loans for forgiveness

Pay

$22.14 - $28.78 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Schedule

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)