- Location
- Durango, CO, US
- Workplace
- Remote
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Certified Pharmacy Tech I, you will assist the Pharmacist in all operations related to medication preparation and distribution, where extreme accuracy and meticulous attention to detail are paramount.
Every day, you will accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations, compound non-sterile dosage forms, and effectively utilize inventory management systems and automated dispensing cabinets. Operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated, and often high-stress environment with constant interruptions, you will leverage your high-level security clearance to access all medication storage areas, procedural areas, and surgical suites. You must strictly abide by all state and federal regulations, including stringent record-keeping and infection prevention standards, while consistently prioritizing work to respond to acute critical patient needs alongside scheduled duties.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and a strong willingness to work as a cohesive member of a team. Your ability to accurately prepare medications, manage inventory, navigate a highly regulated environment, and maintain composure under pressure will be crucial in supporting our pharmacists and ensuring patient safety.
- Perform all duties of a pharmacy technician in accordance with established policies and procedures related to the preparation and distribution of medication.
- Perform duties required to restock medication dispensing cabinets and fill first doses.
- Perform duties required for patient specific medication delivery.
- Perform duties required for narcotic distribution and assist in discrepancy resolution.
- Ensure current dating of all supplies and medications.
- Maintain all records and documents in accordance with with state and federal regulations.
Job Requirements
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee works, PHARMTECH:CO
- Active CPTEXCPT or CPTPTCB or CPHT certification in good standin
Where You’ll Work
Mercy Regional Medical Center is an 82-bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic Southwest Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized by Healthgrades as a Top 100 Hospital for orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received 10 consecutive ‘A’ grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote well-being and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.
