Pharmacy Technician I

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assistpharmacists with medication preparation, filling, labeling, and packaging

• Accurately enter prescription and patient information into pharmacy software systems

• Prepare and package medications for delivery to long-term care facilities

• Support unit-dose, blister pack, and automated dispensing processes

• Maintainaccuraterecords and documentationin accordance withpharmacy regulations

• Receive, stock, rotate, and organize medication inventory and supplies

• Process medication returns, credits, and expired medications according to policy

• Answer incoming phone calls and provide basic customer service support to facilities, nurses, and internal staff

• Assistwith order prioritization to meet scheduled delivery deadlines

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of pharmacy work areas

• Follow HIPAA guidelines andprotect patient confidentiality at all times

• Participate in training and competency development programs

• Perform other duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility

Requirements

• Active Provisional/LicensedPharmacy Technician license in the state of Colorado

• Ability to obtain national pharmacy technician certification within requiredtimeframe

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn pharmacy software systems

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Basic understanding of pharmacy terminology and medication handling

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability tomaintainprofessionalism and confidentiality

• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing workflows and priorities

• Ability to work collaboratively with pharmacists, technicians, nurses, and facility staff

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Frequent use of hands for typing, packaging, and medication handling

• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and attention to detail

• Fast-paced long-term care pharmacy setting

• Environment may include automated dispensing equipment and medication packaging machinery