Pharmacy Technician

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Technician II (Pharmacy Technician)

Position #760968 - Requisition #19636

• Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Department of Pediatrics has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Pharmacy Technician position.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Nature of Work

The Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center (HTC) is a clinical care and research center that serves persons with rare bleeding disorders. The general operations are divided across the outpatient clinic, research laboratory, 340B pharmacy, patient support programs, and regional and national programs. The University of Colorado Hemophilia Center Pharmacy is an accredited 340B specialty pharmacy providing medications for treatment of bleeding and clotting disorders. The pharmacy purchases and dispenses high cost inventory valued at over $50 million annually. This Pharmacy Technician position will provide support to the pharmacy in the areas of inventory management and purchasing, customer service, order fulfillment and shipping, patient assessment refill documentation, records management, facilities maintenance, and monthly operations reporting.

Professional Field

Pharmacy Technician

Supervision Received

Pharmacy Manager - Paul Limberis.

Supervision Exercised

May assists with assigning tasks to pharmacy assistants for stocking supplies.

Examples of Work Performed

Inventory Management and Purchasing

• Forecast and purchase all drugs and medical supplies, complying with PSC guidelines, utilizing multiple vendor sources, and complying with all 340B program inventory rules

• Assist with continuous monitoring of perpetual 340B mixed use inventory model and report any discrepancies to the pharmacy manager

• Monitor and rotate inventory to mitigate expired inventory losses

• Monitor and maintain par levels on all inventory

• Research and purchase all specialty request items

• Enter all purchases into pharmacy database, ensure purchases tie out with payables system on monthly basis, resolve discrepancies with accounting

• Count and document high cost commercial factor and study inventory on weekly basis, identify and resolve any discrepancies

Customer Service

• Interface with 250 -300 patients monthly regarding medication and supply requests. Collect compliance information, changes in patient information or other needs and forward appropriate clinical information pharmacists

• Document all interactions with patients in pharmacy patient management system

• Manage and disseminate all emails received in pharmacy general email address to appropriate staff

• Disseminate all communications to patients via paper or electronic

Order Fulfillment and Shipping

• Pick and assemble patient orders (medications and infusion supplies) for final pharmacist review and check

• Package all orders for Fedex shipment or local courier delivery

• Track and monitor all shipments to ensure shipment integrity and receipt by patient in timely manner

• Reconcile all courier and shipment invoices on monthly basis

• Assist with coordination and duties related to twice annual temperature shipping studies

• Perform nonsterile compounding under the direction of the pharmacist for specific products for bleeding disorder patients.

• Perform required cleaning of the nonsterile compounding hood and environment, maintain all cleaning records and other nonsterile compounding records

Document and Records Management

• Serve as primary records manager for all patient care and business records required for daily pharmacy operations, in both paper and electronic document management systems. Examples include patient charts, daily prescription dispensing logs, purchase records, DSCSA documentation, patient signed documents, delivery receipts

• Review Check Point temperature monitoring reports daily

• Maintain pump tracking log information as required

Facilities Management

• Define and maintain organization and cleanliness standards of the pharmacy, including labeling standards that comply with industry standards to prevent medication errors

• Procure and oversee housekeeping services and manage hazardous waste disposal according to university standards

• Maintain all pharmacy equipment in working order, including refrigerators, computers, printers, kardex system; obtain and manage service and maintenance agreements on all appropriate equipment

• Maintain refrigerator monitoring system to be in compliance with all standards and requirements of research participation and Board of Pharmacy; report and resolve discrepancies

Reporting Functions

• Prepare all monthly operations reports as defined by Pharmacy Manager utilizing Excel, Access, Crystal Reports Delivery and pharmacy software

• Complete monthly 340B purchasing audit reports and submit to Pharmacy Manager

• Monthly reports to the pharmacy Quality Management Committee as assigned

• Other projects as assigned

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this positon begins at $36,063 and is commensurate with skills and experience.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification

• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program

• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a pharmacy technician.

Required: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to demonstrate good customer service skills

• Ability to multi-task, organize and attend to detail

• Oral and written communication skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

• Experience in reporting functions of Crystal Reports, pharmacy database software, specialty pharmacy care management system

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in specialty or home infusion pharmacy

• Experience with pharmacy accreditation standards and reporting

• Previous experience working in 340B setting including inventory management

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be willing and able to pass national criminal and sex offender background checks

• Must successfully pass a 10-panel pre-employment drug screen