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Working TitlePharmacy Technician

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202501745AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$45,000 - $50,550; Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

+ Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

+ Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/30/2025

Description of Work Unit

The CSU Health Network is recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician.

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!” The CSU Health Network is every student’s home for health and well-being at Colorado State University. We are committed to care of body and mind to help students succeed in college and life.

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient and pharmacy records in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as pharmacy policies and procedures. Pharmacy Technician activities are performed under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, 12 months a year. The Pharmacy Technician reports directly to the Pharmacy Manager.

Highlights

+ Work/Life Balance.This position provides services between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday-Friday, with NO evenings, on-call or weekends, providing attractive work schedules and a strong work/life benefits for staff.

+ Recertification Credits. A subscription to the Pharmacy Technician’s Letter is included, a one-stop shop for the continuing education you need to maintain your license and certification requirements, plus monthly updates about new meds, OTCs, safety, immunization and more.

+ Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team.We offer a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

+ Commitment to Campus.CSU’s Commitment to Campus encompasses a wide range of programs, discounts, and special benefits available to CSU faculty staff (https://commitmenttocampus.colostate.edu/).

+ Opportunities for Professional Growth.No cost employee growth opportunities through CSU Talent Development, participation in various committees, and more.

+ Employee Student Privilege.Staff are eligible to take up to nine free credits per year.

+ Tuition Scholarship for Eligible Family Members.Eligible family members of CSU staff may qualify for a 50 percent tuition discount.

+ Paid time off includes 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, annually. CSU recognizes the importance of supporting its employees as they balance their career, personal and family life. It is important for employees to be able to recharge and take the time they need to improve their overall productivity and health.

Compensation

The salary is $45,000 – $50,550 ($21.63 – $24.30/ per hour); Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications and level of job duties.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.Colorado State University provides generous leave, robust benefits package and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/. For more detail about our health and welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient and pharmacy records in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as pharmacy policies and procedures. Pharmacy Technician activities are performed under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

The salary is $45,000 – $50,550 ($21.63 – $24.30/ per hour); Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications and level of job duties.

In addition to Level 1 job duties (see Essential Job Duties), Level 2 job duties include:

+ Special ordering products for providers

+ Make inventory adjustments for casual sale orders

+ Provide the accounting department with invoices from the casual sale orders

+ Completing required spreadsheets for casual sales

+ Managing expired medication

+ Assisting the lead pharmacy technician with order points on drugs

+ Help keep inventory counts correct

+ Performing special billing for the student health plan

+ Process returns to wholesalers

+ Perform DSCSA checks for each order

+ Serve on a committee within the CSU Health Network

+ Attend new student/parent orientations to serve as a resource for questions

+ Manage reconciliation reports

+ Perform refunds within the pharmacy software/ POS system

+ Assist with training of other pharmacy technicians and cashiers as directed

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, 12 months a year. The Pharmacy Technician reports directly to the Pharmacy Manager.

Required Job Qualifications

Certifications

+ Current, valid certification or provisional certification as a Pharmacy Technician from the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy

+ Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board ( PTCB )

Experience

+ One year of experience labeling, storing, and filling medications in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting .

Substitutions

+ Completion of 500 hours of pharmacy technician training may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Certifications

+ CPR Certification

Experience

+ Three years of experience labeling, storing, and filling medications in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting

+ Prior retail experience restocking and facing shelves, cash-handling, customer service, and cash register experience

+ Excellent attention to detail

+ Effective interpersonal, listening, written, and verbal communication skills

+ Task oriented, independent and team-based worker

+ Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy operations

+ Strong customer service skills

+ Expert in processing insurance claims, handling rejections, and prior authorizations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

+ Proficient in using Windows-based computer programs

+ Ability to analyze policies, programs, and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvement

+ Leadership experience

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryData Entry, Prescription Processing and Filling

Duty/Responsibility

+ Takes in prescriptions from drop-off window, ensures that information is correct, and inputs prescription information into pharmacy software

+ Calculates and communicates accurate wait times to both patient and pharmacy team

+ Alerts the pharmacist to any drug interaction flagged by the pharmacy software

+ Answers phone calls, troubleshoots problems related to refills, and communicates with other health care professionals via phone and/or fax

+ Fills and labels prescriptions accurately for pharmacist review, when designated by position in pharmacy workflow

+ Navigates insurance requirements, claim submission, and troubleshooting rejected claims

+ Handles prescription reversals, returns non-picked up prescription to stock, and patient insurance rebills

Percentage Of Time60%

Job Duty CategoryCash Handling

Duty/Responsibility

+ Performs proper opening and closing procedures on all cash registers and credit card machines

+ Works with accounting department to replenish supplies and change large bills

+ Handles day to day transactions for prescriptions, and OTC items

Percentage Of Time25%

Job Duty CategoryClerical

Duty/Responsibility

+ Files hard copy prescriptions as needed

+ Reviews and inputs daily medication orders with multiple vendors based on established order points

+ Maintains drug database in pharmacy software to reflect accurate pricing and posts orders

+ Organizes completed invoices on a daily, monthly, and annual basis as needed

Percentage Of Time5%

Job Duty CategoryProjects

Duty/Responsibility

+ Takes on additional tasks and projects assigned by pharmacy manager and lead pharmacy technician

+ Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of position processes and programs

Percentage Of Time5%

Job Duty CategoryDaily Cleaning & Upkeep

Duty/Responsibility

+ Maintains professional appearance and cleanliness in the pharmacy and waiting area

+ Restocks pharmacy supplies including vials, paper, and cleaning products

+ Performs basic cleaning duties, including sanitizing counters, vacuuming, sweeping, and dusting the shelves routinely

Percentage Of Time5%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at [email protected].

Complete applications must include:

+ Cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties

+ Resume

For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Application materials will be held in confidence by the Search Committee through semi-finalist interviews. Confidentiality of application materials detaches at the point where a candidate accepts participation in a finalist interview. At that time, redacted application materials are shared with campus stakeholders when invited to participate and give feedback to the Search Committee.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Drug Testing - Must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug test, including negative results for opioids and benzodiazepines., Special Requirements/Other - Health Network follows CDC guidelines for Employee Health in a healthcare setting, including proof of vaccinations. Employees must show proof of compliance/willingness to comply by start date.

Search ContactTammy Roehrich, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a current, valid certification or provisional certification as a Pharmacy Technician from the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have a Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have one year of experience labeling, storing, and filling medications in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting? Completion of 500 hours of pharmacy technician training may substitute for one year of experience.

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents