Pharmacy Technicians

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Pharmacy Technicians are valued team members here at Children's Hospital Colorado. Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, Pharmacy Technicians perform a variety of technical procedures to support hospital inpatient or outpatient pharmacy operations.

Current Openings:
Inpatient (Anschutz) - Varied shifts; days/evenings. With rotating weekends and holidays.
North Campus (Broomfield) - Varied shifts; days/evenings. With rotating weekends and holidays.
South Campus (Highlands Ranch) - Varied shifts; days/evenings. With rotating weekends and holidays.

Salary Range: $20.50 to $29.04 (hour) or $42,640 to $60,422 (annual) *Based on hours worked per week and years of experience.
*Several positions are eligible for mileage reimbursement and/or shift differentials (PRN, evening, night & weekend).

Eligible Incentives: Relocation assistance available for qualified external applicants.

Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits, PRN roles also available! Please select your preferred location on the application.

South Campus (Highlands Ranch)
Shift: Days/evenings (not a set schedule) and rotating weekends and holiday commitments.
Shift Times:0600-2300 (8-hour shifts).
Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
Holiday Requirement: Approximately 2 - 3 holidays per year. This role may be asked to float to other campuses during training and there may be overtime opportunities at North Campus after training, but this role primarily supports South Campus.

North Campus (Broomfield)
Shift: Days/evenings (not a set schedule) and rotating weekends and holiday commitments.
Shift Times: 0600-2300 (8-hour shifts).
Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
Holiday Requirement: Approximately 2 - 3 holidays per year. This role may be asked to float to other campuses during training and there may be overtime opportunities at South Campus after training, but this role primarily supports North Campus.

Anschutz (Inpatient):
Shift: Days/evenings (not a set schedule) and rotating weekends and holiday commitments.
Shift Times: 5:00am-1:30pm, 6:00am-2:30pm, 2:00pm-10:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm
Weekend Requirement: One (1) weekend/month (every 4th weekend), rotation determined by business need and training.
Holiday Requirement: Two (2) major holidays/year.

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Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience -One (1) year of pharmacy technician experience
Equivalency - Completion of pharmacy technician program may substitute for the one (1) year of the experience requirement
Certifications:

• 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)

Job Highlights: Click here to learn more about Pharmacy units at Children's Hospital Colorado

• Prepares preparing unit-dose nonhazardous and hazardous medications and drug supplies for dispensing as directed by a licensed pharmacist.
• Follows security/storage requirements of all medications including temperature monitoring.
• Takes inventory and analyzes patient-care area medication supply; replaces outdated medications; replaces depleted inventory; performs cycle count. Independently performs inspections for medication outdates.
• Restocks and delivers medications to patient care areas or clinics, as assigned, including automated dispensing machines; assists in resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares non-parenteral nonhazardous and hazardous medications for dispensing including controlled substances; delivers medications.
• Prepares parenteral medications for dispensing including controlled substances and may include any specialty area (such as chemotherapy, etc.) competency; maintains all required records for controlled substances.
• Independently prepares medications for dispensing through pharmacy software while verifying all lot and expiration numbers; Follows the dispense prep/dispense check process in Epic when preparing medications.
• Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy area; ensures all inventory has a validate barcode process completed per established guidelines and procedures.
• Performs charging and crediting of medication returns.
• Reports adverse drug events and medication variances using the hospital variance reporting program (QSRS).

Total Rewards and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), robust wellness program, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

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.

Loan Repayment: Children's Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Here, it's different

At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That is why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is an ending we can only write together. Come write your story with us!

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Children's Hospital Colorado provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please note: If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist you with the recruitment process, reach out to ADA@childrenscolorado.org.

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.

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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. We have been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.