Job Information
CommonSpirit Health Pharmacy Technician Certified in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Requisition ID: 2026-466273 Employment Type: Full Time Department: Pharmacy Hours/Pay Period: 79 Shift: Varies Weekly Schedule: Days and evenings Remote: No Category: Pharmacy, Allied Health
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the complex and personalized medication needs of patients.
Every day, you will meticulously process and dispense specialty medication prescriptions, including sterile compounding, along with managing inventory and performing crucial administrative and financial tasks.You'll expertly communicate with patients regarding their therapy, dosage, and delivery schedules, and assist pharmacists with patient follow-up and clinical documentation.
To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional organizational skills, a strong ability to navigate complex insurance and patient support programs, and an unwavering commitment to patient advocacy.
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, technicians are accountable for:
Preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients.
Performing compounding of intravenous medications.
Assisting in managing inventory.
Performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes.
Performing routine clerical/administrative tasks.
This position would work in both the retail and inpatient setting.
Schedule: Days and evenings
Job Requirements
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which you’ll work
Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing in the state in which you’ll work
6 months experience compounding of IV medication
Knowledge:
Pharmaceutical patient care best practices and regulatory compliance.
Basic pharmaceutical mathematics and financial functions.
Strong phone, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with office equipment and ability to learn new software/database systems.
Abilities:
Prepare and compound various medications, including intravenous admixtures.
Apply pharmacy standards and procedures, including I.V. admixture and automated systems.
Communicate effectively in English and establish positive working relationships.
Where You'll Work
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.