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Oncology Pharmacy Tech - PRN

Vail Health Hospital

$24 - $34 / hour

Edwards, Colorado, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity:
Working under the direction of the of the on-site pharmacist, supports the pharmacist in the daily operations of the oncology pharmacy, including checking the patient schedule to prepare for needed therapies, compounding sterile preparations, ordering, receiving, and restocking supplies, entering medication charges and credits.
 
 
What you will do:
  • Accurately and in a timely manner fill medication orders, replenish Pyxis MedStations. This involves ensuring proper storage and security. Empty return and waste bins according to policy.
  • Accurately prepare IV admixtures or other sterile preparations as per policy.
  • Take a leadership role in ordering drugs and supplies and with the receiving, storing, and rotating of stock to maintain appropriate inventory levels. 
  • Adhere to USP <797> and USP <800> logs, cleaning, testing, and preparation standards per policy.
  • Follows Vail Health safety protocols in dealing with radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust and stress.
  • Monitor the routine inventory control of all controlled medications in the C-II safe complying with all regulatory and compliance agencies. Resolve Pyxis discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Answer phones and interact with callers. Respond to service requests by other departments in a respectful and timely manner.
  • Maintain competencies by attending departmental training opportunities and completing assignments in computer-based learning programs.
  • Enter patient charges and credits daily, and complete inter-departmental billing by the 5th of each month and submit to Accounting. Includes the submission of approved invoices for processing.
  • Schedule technician personnel to cover required shifts monthly.
  • Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
  • Must be HIPAA compliant
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
 
What you will need:
 

 

Experience:
  • One year of Pharmacy Technician experience required.
  • Two years of sterile compounding experience required.
Education:
  • N/A
License(s) and Certification(s):
  • State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician Certification (PHAT) required

 

 

 

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:
$24.28—$33.51 USD

About this role

Vail Health's oncology pharmacy team is seeking a pharmacy technician to support sterile compounding and medication management in a specialized, high-stakes environment. You'd work under pharmacist supervision in their 56-bed mountain hospital, handling the full workflow of oncology medications—from preparing IV admixtures and sterile preparations to managing inventory, restocking Pyxis stations, and ensuring compliance with USP <797> and <800> standards. The role also includes ordering and receiving supplies, monitoring controlled medications, resolving system discrepancies, and managing inter-departmental billing.

This position requires at least one year of pharmacy technician experience and two years specifically in sterile compounding, along with Colorado PHAT certification. You'll need to work safely with hazardous materials, maintain meticulous documentation, and respond flexibly to departmental needs. The role offers some operational responsibility—scheduling technician coverage and taking a leadership role in inventory management—making it suitable for someone ready to move beyond basic tech duties. Based in Edwards at a state-of-the-art facility, the position pays $24.28 to $33.51 per hour depending on your background.

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