Retail Pharmacy Tech

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .

Join a community-focused retail pharmacy where you can build meaningful relationships with patients while enjoying the work-life balance that's hard to find in pharmacy today.

Our Edwards Pharmacy offers a flexible schedule with the option to work either 4 or 5 days per week, giving you greater control over your workweek. You'll enjoy day shifts only with no nights, weekends, or major holidays, allowing more time for family, recreation, and everything Colorado has to offer.

As a Lead Pharmacy Technician, you'll play an important role supporting patient care, mentoring team members, and working alongside a collaborative healthcare team in a rewarding environment committed to exceptional service and employee wellbeing.

About the opportunity:

Support the pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy, including: entering patient and prescription information, aiding in dispensing of prescription orders, managing transactions, stocking inventory, and serving as lead to other technicians.

What you will do:

Serve as the lead technician by acting as a role model and training in the Pharmacy Technician processes.

Enter patient information and prescription orders in the computer.

Interact with third-party prescription plans to solve adjudication problems in order to facilitate the processing of prescriptions.

Profile and aid in the dispensing of prescription orders under the supervision of a pharmacist. This may include training in prescription compounding of specialty medications.

Manage cash register transactions in a courteous manner to help complete the patient experience in a positive way.

Complete daily cash and checks reconciliation and daily sales sheet, and give to the finance department for posting to monthly revenue.

Manage and order OTC inventory in addition to assisting with RX inventory management in order to meet budgetary goals. Train others in this process and ensure its completion.

Deliver excellent customer service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.

Role model the principals of a Just Culture.

Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred.

License(s):

N/A

Certification(s):

State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification (PHATP) required

Computer / Typing:

Must be adept at typing and using various computer programs. Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

N/A

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Comprehensive Health Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Educational Programs:

Tuition Assistance

Existing Student Loan Repayment

Specialty Certification Reimbursement

Annual Supplemental Educational Funds

Paid Time Off:

Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.

Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:

403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:

Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$22 — $28.39 USD