Posting Detail InformationWorking TitlePharmacy TechnicianPosition LocationFort Collins, COWork LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-personResearch Professional PositionNoPosting Number202401151APPosition TypeAdmin Professional/ Research ProfessionalClassification TitleTechnical/Support IINumber of VacanciesWork Hours/Week40Proposed Annual Salary Range$45,396 - $47,667 ($21.82 – $22.91/ per hour); Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Employee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Desired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on08/11/2024Description of Work UnitPharmacyThe CSU Health Network Pharmacy at Colorado State University provides prescription medication to students, faculty, and the community of Colorado State. In close conjunction with other departments of the CSU Health Network, we strive to ensure our students receive optimal healthcare in a fast, friendly, and professional environment. The Pharmacy provides services between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, providing attractive work schedules for staff.CSU Health NetworkThe CSU Health Network ( CSUHN ) at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. Services such as physical therapy, dentistry, and optometry are available. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, seehttps://health.colostate.edu/Why work at Colorado State University?CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:
Confidence – they expect success in what they do
Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them
Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions
Our Investment in YouColorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week; benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.
Attractive Monday-Friday work schedule
Inclusive leave programs and benefit options including:
Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, annually
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being
Discounted staff memberships in campus recreation center
Employee Study Privilege (prepaid courses up to 9-semester credits per year)
Tuition Scholarships (up to 50% for eligible family members)
No cost employee growth opportunity through CSU Talent development
After-school programs and summer camps for kids
Community Discounts
No cost MAX transit use with CSU identification
For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.Retirement ProgramsWhile employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.Top Public Research UniversityColorado State University is one of the nation’s top public research universities and an institution on the rise. In the last decade, CSU has:
Produced record enrollment
Built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success
Delivered groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty
Revitalized campus through a transformational building campaign
Shaped an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent
Campus Culture and Principles of CommunityColorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.Tobacco and Smoke-FreeColorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.Live in Fort CollinsFort Collins has been home to CSU since the University’s inception in 1870. It is a vibrant, friendly city of 161,000 tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, 60 miles from Denver. The strong local economy is noted particularly for a broad range of outdoor activities and a thriving arts and entertainment industry.Position SummaryThe Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient and pharmacy records in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as pharmacy policies and procedures. Pharmacy Technician activities are performed under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, 12 months a year. The Pharmacy Technician reports directly to the Pharmacy Manager.Required Job QualificationsCertifications
Current, valid certification or provisional certification as a Pharmacy Technician from the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board ( PTCB )
Experience
Three years of experience labeling, storing, and filling medications in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting
SubstitutionsCompletion of 500 hours of pharmacy technician training may substitute for one year of experience.Preferred Job QualificationsCertifications
CPR Certification
Experience
Prior retail experience restocking and facing shelves, cash-handling, customer service, and cash register experience
Excellent attention to detail
Effective interpersonal, listening, written, and verbal communication skills
Task oriented, independent and team-based worker
Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy operations
Strong customer service skills
Expert in processing insurance claims, handling rejections, and prior authorizations
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics
Proficient in using Windows-based computer programs
Ability to analyze policies, programs, and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvement
A personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through active planning and purposeful effort
Leadership experience
Diversity StatementReflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Essential DutiesJob Duty CategoryData Entry, Prescription Processing and FillingDuty/Responsibility
Takes in prescriptions from drop-off window, ensures that information is correct, and inputs prescription information into pharmacy software
Calculates and communicates accurate wait times to both patient and pharmacy team
Alerts the pharmacist to any drug interaction flagged by the pharmacy software
Answers phone calls, troubleshoots problems related to refills, and communicates with other health care professionals via phone and/or fax
Fills and labels prescriptions accurately for pharmacist review, when designated by position in pharmacy workflow
Navigates insurance requirements, claim submission, and troubleshooting rejected claims
Handles prescription reversals, returns non-picked up prescription to stock, and patient insurance rebills
Percentage Of Time60%Job Duty CategoryCash HandlingDuty/Responsibility
Performs proper opening and closing procedures on all cash registers and credit card machines
Works with accounting department to replenish supplies and change large bills
Handles day to day transactions for prescriptions, and OTC items
Percentage Of Time25%Job Duty CategoryClericalDuty/Responsibility
Files hard copy prescriptions as needed
Reviews and inputs daily medication orders with multiple vendors based on established order points
Maintains drug database in pharmacy software to reflect accurate pricing and posts orders
Organizes completed invoices on a daily, monthly, and annual basis as needed
Percentage Of Time5%Job Duty CategoryProjectsDuty/Responsibility
Takes on additional tasks and projects assigned by pharmacy manager and lead pharmacy technician
Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of position processes and programs
Percentage Of Time5%Job Duty CategoryDaily Cleaning & UpkeepDuty/Responsibility
Maintains professional appearance and cleanliness in the pharmacy and waiting area
Restocks pharmacy supplies including vials, paper, and cleaning products
Performs basic cleaning duties, including sanitizing counters, vacuuming, sweeping, and dusting the shelves routinely
Percentage Of Time5%Application DetailsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsCSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at Tammy.Roehrich@colostate.edu.Complete applications must include:
Cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties
Resume
For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, August 11, 2024.References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.Application materials will be held in confidence by the Search Committee through semi-finalist interviews. Confidentiality of application materials detaches at the point where a candidate accepts participation in a finalist interview. At that time, redacted application materials are shared with campus stakeholders when invited to participate and give feedback to the Search Committee.Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Drug Testing - Must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug test, including negative results for opioids and benzodiazepines., Special Requirements/Other - Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date.Search ContactTammy Roehrich, tammy.roehrich@colostate.eduEEO StatementColorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .Background Check Policy StatementColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.References RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested3Maximum Requested3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have a current, valid certification or provisional certification as a Pharmacy Technician from the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy?
Yes
No
Do you have a Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)?
Yes
No
Do you have three years of experience labeling, storing, and filling medications in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting? Completion of 500 hours of pharmacy technician training may substitute for one year of experience.
Yes
No
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents
