Primary City/State:
Loveland, Colorado
Department Name:
Pharmacy-Hosp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Pharmacy
Estimated Pay Range:
$25.54 - $38.30 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.
In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.
Innovation and highly trained staff. Our Pharmacy team members play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people's lives. Apply today.
North Colorado Medical Center has been a leader in providing the latest health care facilities, technology and service to Weld County, northern Colorado and our surrounding multi-state region for more than 100 years.
As an Acute Multi-Specialty Pharmacy Technician, you will take ownership of the pharmacy spaces and tasks. You will be collaborating and communicating with pharmacists, physicians and nursing to fulfill patient care needs. You will also manage the role of contact person for inventory procurement and eventually 340b site contact. Your schedule will be 7am-3:30 pm , Monday through Friday.
Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus, a specialty hospital of North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley is anchored by Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and also offers inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services, outpatient rehabilitation, a cardiac catheterization lab, cardiac rehabilitation and interventional radiology. Loveland Campus service lines include, robotic surgery, general surgery, orthopedic and robotic knee replacement surgery, ENT and pediatric surgery with same-day discharge, urology, plastic surgery, oncologic surgery, gynecology and urogynecology surgery and podiatry, foot and ankle surgery. The campus also includes mammography and specialty care clinics. We pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care, the latest in technological advances and caring attention to patient needs.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position functions in a support capacity for a variety of higher-level pharmacy technician duties that may, at other facilities, require multiple pharmacy technicians in specialty or Senior Acute Pharmacy Technician roles. Duties will include (where applicable) the maintenance of automated technology systems, 340b compliance, controlled substance monitoring, medication history retrieval, medication distribution and record keeping, ordering and procurement of medications, and charging/auditing medications, in addition to all other Acute Pharmacy Technician duties as required. Serves as a representative of the pharmacy department, interfacing with all other members of the healthcare team. Interacts and trains pharmacy staff, physicians, and nursing staff when necessary.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Provides support in the implementation, installation, maintenance and updating of technology systems related to pharmacy monitoring, compounding, repackaging, and distribution. Serves as a resource in interpreting reports, actively managing inventory, training staff, and ensuring appropriate use of technology related to medication compounding, repackaging, and distribution.
Performs, summarizes, and reports controlled substance and 340b compliance audits (where applicable). Notifies the Pharmacist in Charge or designee of concerns regarding compliance and diversion in a timely manner. Completes audits before deadlines.
Coordinates with the pharmacist or designee, completes patient medication histories and records them in the electronic health record in accordance with policy.
Selects and/or prepares medications, under direct supervision, as indicated on patient medication orders. Places medications in patient boxes or in designated area for pharmacist to check, sends/delivers medications to nursing units as required. May investigate missing medication requests. Charges/credits patients for medications and intravenous solutions as appropriate. Restocks unused and credited returned medications. May also prepare the daily bank deposit and financial reports, maintain databases and troubleshoot automated technology malfunctions.
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, compounds and prepares doses of non-sterile and sterile medications in accordance with policy and best practices.
Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers. Answers phones and fields questions from facility staff. Triages and prioritizes questions to the pharmacist appropriately.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of practice.
Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire.
Minimum of four years pharmacy technician experience. Must have the knowledge of brand/generic names of drugs, including OTC's and their strengths/uses, as well as knowledge of herbal/dietary supplements and their strengths/uses. Ability to complete moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held calculator is required. Strong customer service focus, exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, prioritization capabilities, superior problem-solving skills, and ability to multi-task. Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing systems. Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):
2026-04-21
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