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Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I

Denver Health

Denver, COJob$21.23–29.72/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$21.23–29.72/hr
Location
Denver, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPhT CertificationPTCB CertificationPHAT LicenseDORA License

Job overview

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I performs entry-level technical tasks in the pharmacy department under general pharmacist supervision. Depending on assignment, the role may involve medication preparation, dispensing, inventory control, and basic computer operations. The technician works in general areas of pharmacy practice and supports continuous patient care by maintaining supplies and operating pharmacy equipment appropriately.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TeamworkAttention to DetailBasic Pharmacy PracticesMathematical ComputationOrganizationCommunicationTypingKeyboardingProofreadingMicrosoft Office

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDPharmacy Technician Training ProgramCPHT CertificationPTCB CertificationPHAT LicenseDORA License

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Acute Care Pharmacy Job Summary The Pharmacy Technician I, under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs entry level technical tasks within the pharmacy department. Based on area of assignment, responsibilities may include medication preparation, dispensing, inventory control, and basic computer system operations. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in general areas of pharmacy practice. Essential Functions : - Fills and delivers/dispenses medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information. (50%) - Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed. (35%) - Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care. Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately. (15%) Education : - High School Diploma or GED Required and - Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Completion of a pharmacy technician training program, preferred Work Experience : - less than 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician in a healthcare or retail setting, preferred Licenses : - CPHT-Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Required and - PHAT-Licensed Pharmacy Technician - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : - Ability to work as a team member - Attention to detail - Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures - Mathematical computation skills - Organization and communication skills - Good typing, keyboarding and proofreading skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, preferred Shift Work Type Regular Salary $21.23 - $29.72 / hr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: - Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays - 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks - Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% - Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. - Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center - Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) - Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more - Tuition reimbursement & assistance - Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways - Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program - National Health Service Corps (N CS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. "Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class." Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/76180B36CB834834.

How this job compares

Set against the 13,553 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.23–29.72/hr
  • Colorado median$21–28/hr290 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–27/hr10,771 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $25.48/hr, is 3% above the Colorado median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 320 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in Colorado and 13,553 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (2,619 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 5,117 of the 13,553 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (38%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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