Technician I, Pharmacy
Denver Health
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About the Role
The Pharmacy Technician I performs entry-level technical tasks within the pharmacy department under the general supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities may include medication preparation, dispensing, inventory control, and basic computer system operations, demonstrating the ability to competently work in general areas of pharmacy practice.
Essential Functions
- Fills and delivers/dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, using appropriate systems for processing patient information. (50%)
- Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor. (35%)
- Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care and operates pharmacy equipment appropriately. (15%)
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft® Office proficiency, preferred.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED Required.
- Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program completion of a pharmacy technician training program, preferred.
Work Experience
- Less than 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician in a healthcare or retail setting, preferred.
Licenses
- CPHT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB Required.
- PHAT - Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA 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.