What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician I - Intermittent Float Pool position at Denver Health?
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Department
Central FillJob SummaryUnder general supervision of a pharmacist, a Pharmacy Technician I 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 areas of pharmacy practice.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with pharmacy leadership, peers, nurses, and providers to improve patient outcomes and quality metrics in both general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice. Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed. (30%)
- Fills and delivers/dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information. (30%)
- Complies with established departmental and DHHA policies and procedures, code of conduct, quality improvement, infection control, and safety initiatives. Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements. (20%)
- Participates in the training of new employees in both general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice. (10%)
- Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care. Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately. (10%)
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) through PTCB Required
Licenses:
- PTCBCPHT-Certified Pharmacy Technician - BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties 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
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, preferred
Shift
Work Type
PRN/IntermittentSalary
$21.23 - $29.72 / hrBenefits
Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Community resource navigation support
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
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.
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.
"Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class."
Salary : $21 - $30
