Pharmacy Technician II - Certified

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

This position performs a variety of tasks in support of the daily workflow of the pharmacy to include the appropriate distribution of medications in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with CSH policies and procedures. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, technicians are accountable for 1) preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients, 2) performing compounding of intravenous medications, 3) assisting in managing inventory, 4) performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes, and 5) performing routine clerical/administrative tasks.

Incumbents are also accountable for: maintaining a clean and safe environment; using appropriate aseptic technique; handling controlled substances appropriately; completing all educational modules; attending regular staff meetings; keeping abreast of departmental changes/current CSH policy and procedures and The Joint Commission requirements.

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Pharmacy Techs will bring the following experience:

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent
• 6 months compounding of IV medication

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee works
• Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing in the state in which the employee works as required by the state

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

• Knowledge of the standards, techniques and tools relating to pharmaceutical patient care.
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical patient care.
• Knowledge of mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, basic algebra and calculations.
• Ability to mix oral powders and compounded drugs and to prepare intravenous admixture and other parenteral drugs.
• Ability to understand and use/apply I.V. admixture, automated distribution systems, outpatient services and decentralized pharmacy services. This may include hazardous compounding requirements where appropriate.
• Ability to understand and apply standards, procedures and techniques to the work assignment.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in    English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to use office equipment and automated  systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position

Physical/Functional Requirements - Medium