Certified Pharmacy Technician II
Description
MISSION: To inspire health, wellbeing, and humanity in our community, through all of life’s stages.
PAY & BENEFITS: Tepeyac offers a full compensation package to all full-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, a 401k, disability insurance paid for by Tepeyac, twelve paid holidays in 2026, approximately four weeks of vacation time off each year, and over one week of sick leave annually. The hourly rate for the Certified Pharmacy Technician II is $29.33.
JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Pharmacy Technician II is the second step within the Certified Pharmacy Technician series. Under general supervision of a pharmacist, a Pharmacy Technician II performs advanced technical tasks within the pharmacy department. Based on area of assignment, elevated duties may include clinic inventory management, preceptor support for pharmacy technician students and apprentices, support and management of necessary reporting/data management. This role must demonstrate the ability to competently work in general and specialty areas of pharmacy practice.
This is an internal opportunity only, so applicants are required to be current Tepeyac employees within the Pharmacy Team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, clinic staff, and providers to improve patient outcomes and quality metrics in all aspects of pharmacy operations
- Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or pharmacy director as needed.
- Complies with established departmental and TCHC policies and procedures, code of conduct, quality improvement, infection control, and safety initiatives.
- Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements.
- Fills and delivers/dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information.
- Takes the lead in the training of new employees in all areas of pharmacy practice.
- Ensures adequate supplies/medications are available for continuous patient care in pharmacy and clinic.
- Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately.
- Assists in reporting and tracking of regulatory or third party required reports and secondary metrics.
- Assists in processing and tracking 340b rebates or post adjudication payments to maintain optimal pharmacy reimbursement.
- Follow up on issues as needed or directed by the pharmacist.
- Performs general clerical duties for the department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) certificate, required.
- National certification required.
- State of Colorado pharmacy technician certification required.
- Bilingual Spanish/English required.
- 1-3 years of healthcare-related experience required.
- 1-3 years of pharmacy technician experience required.
- BLS certification required.
- Must be currently employed as a Pharmacy Technician at Tepeyac.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to enter data into a computer to maintain records.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Good math skills which allow for basic pharmaceutical calculations
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Good computer skills
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Responds promptly to internal and external customer needs, maintains confidentiality.
- Good attention to detail and thorough in completing work tasks
- Adaptability and flexibility in the workplace being open to change
- Good-natured, cooperative attitude
Vaccinations: Tepeyac Community Health Center employees are required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment, subject to the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq..), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.), the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (C.R.S. § 24-34-401 et seq.), and any other relevant federal or State law. This requirement includes volunteers. The full list of required vaccinations can be found on our Tepeyac Careers page.
About us. For over 30 years, Tepeyac Community Health Center has been committed to providing integrated physical and behavioral health care to over 8,000 individuals across the Denver metro area. Tepeyac has distinguished itself as a dynamic organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities, particularly among Latino and immigrant communities. Tepeyac maintains an unwavering commitment to effective patient care, continual quality improvement, and the consistent treatment of each patient with the highest level of respect and compassion. Over the next 3-5 years, Tepeyac seeks to continue to expand medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services, providing culturally relevant high-quality care.
All employees of Tepeyac Community Health Center are required to be Colorado residents at time of hire and through their duration of employment.