Pharmacy Runner/Technician - Non-Certified

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.11 - $25.29
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
basic life insurance
voluntary life insurance
long-term disability
FSA medical flexible spending account
FSA dependent care spending account
Employee assistance program
competitive 401K plan
loan forgiveness programs
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
training reimbursement
employee recognition programs

Job Description

Sunrise Community Health, established in 1973, is a well-respected healthcare organization committed to delivering high-quality and affordable healthcare services to the communities of Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With numerous convenient locations and a dedicated team of exceptional healthcare providers, Sunrise Community Health supports the wellness journey of each patient, emphasizing compassion and quality care. The organization is built on strong community ties and continuously works to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the residents it serves. Sunrise Community Health is an inclusive employer that values diversity and fosters a welcoming work environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and grow professionally.

The available position is for a Pharmacy Runner/Pharmacy Technician - Non-Certified, a vital support role within the pharmacy services team. This position involves assisting with stocking, assembling, and distributing medications under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. The role requires a customer-first attitude, quality focus, and compassion in handling patient interactions. Working in this position includes tasks such as monitoring prescription messages, assisting patients and healthcare providers by addressing questions and facilitating transactions, managing pharmacy inventory, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, including the 340B program. The job offers an entry-level salary starting at $19.11 per hour for candidates with up to 12 months of relevant experience, with potential earnings reaching up to $25.29 per hour depending on experience, qualifications, and position level. This ongoing opportunity supports career growth with continuing education requirements and potential licensure paths for pharmacy technicians.

Additionally, Pharmacy Technicians at Sunrise Community Health perform several other critical duties, including assisting patients at prescription drop-off, entering patient and insurance data into systems, preparing medications for pharmacists, administering vaccines, and maintaining accurate patient profiles. Licensure or certification for Pharmacy Technicians is a requirement at Sunrise, with a structured pathway that includes provisional licensing and mandated examination timelines. This ensures all staff members maintain the highest standards of professional competency.

Sunrise Community Health prides itself on supporting and investing in its employees through training, tuition reimbursement, and fostering a healthy work-life balance, offering generous paid time off and various health, financial, and professional development benefits. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to join a community-focused healthcare provider committed to quality care and employee growth.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 0-12 months relevant experience for entry level
  • Ability to complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years
  • Must obtain provisional license if not currently certified
  • Must achieve full licensure/certification within 18 months of hire
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Associate degree in Pharmaceutical Technology preferred
  • 1-2 years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job Duties

  • Monitor for text messages for the grab and go, complete the transaction and run the prescription out to the patient's car
  • Assist health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone, answering questions and requests, and referring inquiries to the pharmacist
  • Use appropriate telephone skills and respond to calls that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist
  • Complete transactions upon pick-up with consideration of patient’s needs
  • Advocate for patients when barriers to receiving medication are encountered
  • Inform patients when delays are encountered with filling their prescription
  • Demonstrate knowledge of programs offered by Sunrise Community Health
  • Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing, and expediting orders, verifying receipt of orders, putting orders away accurately, and removing outdated drugs
  • Comply with all 340B Policies and Procedures when releasing medications
  • Complete credit returns and manual return process for Colorado Medicaid DME
  • Must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years either online or by attending workshops
  • Assist patients as they drop off prescriptions
  • Process prescriptions by entering patient data, insurance, and prescription information into a computer
  • Organize medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies
  • Input prescription/refills and create/update patient profiles and third-party setups accurately
  • Administer vaccine and appropriately document

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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