Pharmacy Technician II

Department Information

About Fort Logan: The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state psychiatric hospitals serving Colorado residents with acute mental illnesses and/or court-ordered inpatient restoration treatment. Our vision is to provide exemplary inpatient psychiatric care to residents in Colorado with acute, serious and persistent mental health needs. CMHHIFL supports hope, health, and recovery through innovative, evidence-based, and individualized patient care. CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18- 59. The hospital currently has 94 civil adult inpatient beds and 44 forensic beds. Medical, rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, and speech therapy) and clinical programming are available to clients based on their treatment needs.

Through our core values listed below, CMHHIFL staff is committed to:

Individual dignity and respect

Person-centered, evidence-based care

Trauma-informed recovery

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Diversity and inclusion

Strong family and community partnerships

About this Work Unit:

This position works in the 24-hour State psychiatric hospital with individuals voluntarily and involuntarily committed to treatment. Patients receiving treatment at CMHHIFL have severe and persistent mental illness and may have traumatic brain injury, trauma disorders, and other complex dynamics. Each treatment team is multidisciplinary, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction specialists, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, creative arts therapists, nurses, physicians, and mental health clinicians. In addition, the hospital offers dietary, peer, and chaplain services.

Description of Job

Deliver medications to treatment teams and pick up medications to be returned to the pharmacy. The treatment units are in different buildings and delivery requires going outside.

Filling prescriptions accurately (including floor stock items, controlled substance, discharge medications, and inpatient unit dose cassettes). Issues credits back to clients. Process Medicare Part D claims. Completes associated paperwork and computer data entry.

Process controlled drugs requisitions such as packaging, filling, and delivering pharmaceuticals to treatment units and use pharmacy logs and nursing control substance sign-out logs to account accurately for such medications. Check controlled drugs on-hand in the computer to match with the physical on-hands and document. Need to assign lot numbers to every controlled drug dispensed as floor stock. Obtain signatures from nurses for the floor stocks and pharmacist for pharmacy.

Pre-package and label medications for unit dose dispensing. Properly return medication to pharmacy inventory and credit back to patients. Completed associated paperwork and computer data entry.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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

Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

No Substitutions

• Two (2) years of recent experience filling, labelling, and storing drugs in a pharmacy setting;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with pharmacy and healthcare professionals;
• Exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills;
• Ability to maintain adequate inventory/supplies;
• Basic computer literacy and skills;
• Mathematical computation skills;
• Customer service and problem solving;
• Ability to work as a team member;
• Ability to meet work schedules.
• Relevant years of state service experience

Conditions of Employment:

The successful candidate in this position must be willing and available to submit to the following conditions:

• Full background check.

• Annual influenza and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado

• Pre-employment tests may include a drug screen and a Tuberculosis (TB) test.

• This candidate must be able to work any shift, and this classification is shift differential eligible.

• Some pharmaceuticals require special handling and disposal per EPA regulations.

• Due to the juvenile population served at the MHI facilities, incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination, or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications & Competencies: Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit.

The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills

(spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

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  You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
• You can find the official appeal form here (Download PDF reader).
• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
  • By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or
  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
  • Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or
  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

• At (303) 866-3300, or
• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Supplemental Information

• How to apply to the State of Colorado (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)

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  The Assessment Process
• For Statewide Hiring Freeze NON-EXEMPTED position ONLY:
  • This job offer is contingent upon funding availability from all sources, including state and federal (if applicable), to start or continue.
• For additional recruiting questions, please contact [recruiter’s email]

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
• Employee Wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
• • Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
• Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.