Pharmacy Technician (S0091)

Pharmacy Technician – Full-Time – Cortez Integrated Healthcare, Cortez, CO

Role will primarily supports our Cortez Integrated Healthcare and Dove Creek Integrated Healthcare locations with occasional trips to Durango Integrated Healthcare and Pagosa Springs Integrated Healthcare.

Position Summary: The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for medication orders, inventory management, and dispensing medication in conjunction with the policies, procedures, and clinical supervision of the Consulting Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician must demonstrate the ability to work interdepartmentally with clinicians, third-party pharmacies, and patients. This role will require up to 45% travel.

Qualifications: Our ideal candidate for our Pharmacy Technician position will have their high school degree or equivalent. Our preferred candidate will have at least One (1) Year(s) Pharmacy Experience or Experience in a Clinic or Hospital and CPhT, ExCPT or Certification to provide immunizations.

• Proof of current TB test WILL BE REQUIRED in order to attend New Employee Orientation and an active BLS certification at time of hire

These are requirements for the position and is not paid for by Axis Health System.

Salary: $21.00- $27.48 hourly and considers preferred experience and certifications.

Full-Time Benefits:

• This position is eligible to apply for loan repayment assistance through the Colorado Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program and the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (HRSA). Additional details are available upon request.

Physical demands:

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between AHS locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AHS may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills:

Ability to actively listen

• Effective communication skills and phone etiquette.
• Skilled in using computer and other electronic office devices
• Customer service
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Math skill level appropriate to fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and with sensitivity in verbal, non-verbal, and written forms.
• Ability to interface with essential technologies and remain current with industry.
• Problem solving skills and ability to solve pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and function under the stress of demanding workloads.

Additional eligibility requirements: Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire

Please visit our website at Axis Health System, to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.

Commitment to Pay Standard: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).

About Cortez/Dove Creek:

If you’re interested in archaeology and historical landmarks in addition to hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, skiing, or horseback riding – this is the place for you! Cortez is perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Just minutes from world-class mountain biking at Phil’s World, hiking at Sand Canyon, skiing in Telluride and camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area. While Dove Creek will bring you back in time when exploring the Lowry Ruins National Historical Landmark, visiting the Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum or the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. You’ll also be a quick drive or bike ride to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the nation’s first World Heritage sites and the largest archaeological preserve in the country. Right outside the doors of the clinic you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Cortez has an airport, approximately 10 minutes from our Cortez clinic and about 40 minutes from our Dove Creek location, which has service to Denver and Phoenix daily. To learn more about our area here: https://www.mesaverdecountry.com/.