Pharmacy Technician
University of Colorado
**Pharmacy Technician**
**Requisition Number:** 61667
**Location:** Boulder Colorado
**Employment Type:** University Staff
**Schedule:** Full Time
**Posting Close Date:** 05-Feb-2025
**Date Posted:**
**Job Summary**
Medical Services at CU Boulder invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician! This position is responsible for the data entry, filling, and billing of prescriptions at the pharmacy along with sterile compounding preparations with a pharmacist final check. This assignment also includes working with various pharmacy benefit managers (insurance claims) to ensure accurate billing along with reimbursement for the pharmacy operation. This position will also ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal, laws along with accreditation standards.
This position works directly with patients, providing exceptional customer service. They are also involved in the purchasing of pharmaceuticals and will understand the wholesaler and retail ordering systems, along with contract parameters to check in these orders. The role provides support to the pharmacists as needed, along with assistance in training and working with pharmacy students.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
**Who We Are**
Medical Services is the primary health care resource for CU Boulder students. Through comprehensive care and education, we seek to give students the skills and knowledge they need to develop healthy life-long habits.
**What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be**
**Insurance claim resolution (pharmacy benefit managers):**
+ Understand the pharmacy claim billing process and communicate with Pharmacy Benefit Managers when necessary to resolve claim issues.
+ Accurately bill and adjudicate pharmacy claims in an ecient and timely manner.
+ Collaborate with patients to resolve insurance claim issues in a timely manner.
**Data entry and filling of types of prescriptions:**
+ Use pharmacy software system to perform data entry of prescriptions, billing of prescriptions and subsequent filling of prescriptions in an ecient and accurate manner.
+ Provide accurate documentation of prescriptions and transactions.
+ Deliver direct patient contact and fantastic customer service.
+ Ability to compound under sterile compounding guidelines.
+ Perform under all applicable federal and state laws, including having all prescriptions checked by a licensed pharmacist.
**Point of Sale (POS) Cash Register:**
+ Provide phenomenal customer service to patients purchasing their prescriptions and retail items.
+ Gain the ability to use the POS system in an efficient and timely manner and perform opening and end of day duties.
+ Purchasing of pharmaceuticals and retail goods:
+ Use pharmaceutical wholesaler order system to purchase medications for the pharmacy every day. Understand contracts and return policies. Monitor the cost of these purchases, being fiscally responsible at all times.
+ Supervise the par levels (minimums and maximums) of retail items to ensure adequate supplies are available.
+ Work with patients on the selection and sale of retail goods.
**What You Should Know**
This in-person position will average 20 hours per week. The position is expected to last for one year, with the potential for the length of time to be extended or made into a permanent role. This position's shift length will vary but typical shifts will be 8 hours and fall between 8:00am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday.
**What We Can Offer**
The hourly pay range for this role is $21.00 - $22.00.
**Benefits**
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
**Be Statements**
Be engaged. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
**What We Require**
Current, valid certification or provisional certification as a Pharmacy Technician from the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy.
**What You Will Need**
+ Phenomenal attention to detail and good organizational skills..
+ Able to be flexible, handle organizational change, and work on continual improvement.
+ Commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
+ Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
+ Possess a team-oriented focus and conflict resolution skills.
+ Good verbal and oral communication skills.
+ Ability to reason and possess good decision-making abilities.
+ Ability to be timely and efficient.
**Special Instructions**
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.
2. Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by **February 5, 2025** for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (http://colorado.edu/jobs) .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
**To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Pharmacy-Technician/61667 (https://apptrkr.com/5949404)**
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