🚀 Pharmacy Admissions Specialist I

Overview

Description and location: UCHealth UCHlth Admin, 2450 Peoria, Aurora, CO. Department: Pharmacy IP. This role is full-time with a rotating schedule and is primarily evening hours.

Location and Schedule

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Admin – 2450 Peoria, Aurora, CO

Department: Pharmacy IP

Schedule:

• Full Time, 1.0 FTE, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shifts are mainly Monday-Friday from 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM (evenings), with a rotation through 1 in 4 weekends
• Rotation through major winter and summer holiday blocks
• As with any position, schedules may change to meet business needs with adequate notice; services are daily from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM (including weekends and holidays)

Pay: $21.49 – $27.94 per hour, dependent on relevant experience

Role

Pharmacy Admissions Specialist (Medication Reconciliation Technician) – also known as Med Rec Tech at other institutions

Summary

Pharmacy Admissions Specialists (PAS) support the healthcare team by obtaining and documenting patients’ home medications in the electronic health record. The role requires computer use, patient interaction for the entire shift, and comfort with entering patient rooms in the ED and on inpatient units. The incumbent should be comfortable calling patients by phone and prefer team members who are self-motivated to complete work at a fast pace with minimal supervision. Ideal candidates are those looking to stay in this position for several years.

This role does not include staffing within outpatient pharmacies (retail) or inpatient pharmacy (IV room, medication delivery, etc.).

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Pharmacy Technician certification from Colorado Board of Pharmacy (PHAT)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) by PTCB or equivalent

Preferred

• 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience or 1 year of experience with CPhT certification
• Retail Pharmacy Experience

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and family members to obtain a valid list of home medications at admission
• Communicate with retail pharmacies, primary care physicians, and other resources to gather information and apply knowledge of appropriate/specific drugs within scope
• Accurately record information in the patient’s electronic health record in a timely manner and maintain accurate patient information

Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits & Other Information

We improve lives through learning, healing, and discovery, and through personal human connection. UCHealth invests in its workforce.

Three Year Incentive Bonus: UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus recognizing contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually in October and is paid out after three years of employment.

Total rewards package (benefit eligibility based on FTE):

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage including eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• PTO, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence; PTO accrual begins at hire
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D coverage with buy-up options
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability with buy-up options
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits: flexible spending accounts, HSA, identity protection, pet insurance, employee discounts
• Education benefits including tuition assistance, with eligibility for up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement

Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and offers assistance navigating the PSLF process

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