Pharmacy Technician II - Outpatient

-Facility: UCHealth Anschutz Medical Center – Aurora, CO
-Department: Outpatient Pharmacy
- Full-time
- Rotating
- High School Diploma or GED is required

At UCHealth, we do things differently

We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.

Come Grow With Us

Come join a rapidly growing health system as a pharmacy technician. Entry level positions available. No pharmacy experience required.
As an academic medical center we can provide on the job training. Why spend up to $11,000 on technician classes when you can learn in an actual pharmacy.
Don't just start a new job, consider a new career in pharmacy.

Summary:

Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist.

Job duties:

• Assist with all phases of pharmacy services.


• Work with patients, providers, and insurance companies to obtain prior authorizations.


• Answer phone calls from patients and providers in a timely manner.


• Accurately read, interpret and enter prescriptions in a timely manner. Route questionable prescriptions to the pharmacist for completion.


• Prepare medication orders and deliver prescriptions according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.


• Accurately type, bill and prepare prescriptions to extent allowed by state and federal rules and regulations. Perform basic calculations to determine doses and correct day supplies to be billed to 3rd party insurance companies.


• Process prescription refill requests.


• Fill prescriptions for dispensing to patients.


• Dispense filled prescriptions to patients.


• Handle cash, credit, and check transactions accurately. Reconcile cash drawers.


• File prescriptions hardcopies, reports, and other pharmacy records.


• Complete inventory duties as scheduled, including outdates.


• Maintain cleanliness of pharmacy work areas and work to ensure a clutter-free work environment.


• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identify potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identify potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and take appropriate actions. Participate in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.


• Understand boundaries of licensure/scope under direction of the pharmacist.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Promote mission, vision, and values of UCHealth.