Pharmacy Tech Certified Outpatient

Where You’ll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Outpatient Pharmacy Tech, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Pharmacist and ensuring efficient medication order processing and distribution in an outpatient setting. Every day, you will assist the Pharmacist in prioritizing medication orders and determining routine daily department needs. You will perform essential medication order functions including interpretation, preparation, drug distribution, and quality assurance. A core part of your role involves providing exemplary customer service and respect during all interactions with patients, customers, and healthcare providers. Additionally, you will provide direction and guidance to other technicians and pharmacy interns during their training in drug distribution and operational matters. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong organizational skills for prioritizing tasks and a meticulous approach to medication order functions. Your ability to provide exceptional customer service, adhere to assigned schedules, and offer guidance to colleagues will be paramount in maintaining efficient and high-quality outpatient pharmacy services.

• Receives prescriptions from patient and clarifies any needed/required information.
• Ensures that all regulatory requirements of each prescription are met before processing the order.
• Prioritizes prescriptions to be filled in the order of importance and urgency.
• Accurately interprets and enters information from patient prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system.
• Communicates any problems or questions with prescriptions to Pharmacist for guidance and proper triaging.
• Accurately selects the correct drug and dispenses the correct quantity when preparing medications.

This is a PRN position (5 shifts scheduled in a 6-week period). This position is used to cover call-offs, vacations, and where coverage may be needed. PRN is not eligible for benefits but does offer a 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Pharmacy Tech National PTCB required within six (6) months of hire
• Active Pharmacy Tech License(KS) Certification(CO) or Provisional Certification(CO); Provision Certifications must obtain State Certification within 12 months
• Attains professional growth by attending or participating in a minimum of ten (10) hours of continuing education annually

Preferred

• Prior retail or hospital outpatient pharmacy technician experience