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Wellpower

Not-for-profit mental health center providing treatment

Pharmacy Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$27.79/hr
Mid
Denver, CO, USA
In PersonWork is split between two Denver locations: 4141 E Dickinson Place and 4455 E 12th Ave.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPharmacy

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Active Pharmacy Technician Certification is required.
  • Active State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure is required.
  • The role requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching, and may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines and other office or clinical equipment is required.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare, count, label, and package medications accurately for pharmacist verification.
  • Enter prescription and patient information into pharmacy systems.
  • Support prescription processing, including transfers and documentation.
  • Operate dispensing technology and automation as applicable.
  • Assist with preparation and processing of controlled substances in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure work is accurate and complete before pharmacist verification.
  • Support timely patient access through prescription intake and processing, insurance adjudication and resolution of claim rejections, and coordination of refills, medication synchronization, and medication pick-up or delivery.
  • Conduct patient outreach to support medication adherence and continuity of care.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with patients and care teams.
  • Assist with coordination of clinical services, including scheduling, intake, and follow-up for immunizations, long-acting injectables, and other pharmacist-delivered services.
  • Administer immunizations in accordance with state law, certification, and organizational protocols where authorized.
  • Manage medication and supply inventory, including ordering, receiving, and restocking.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory audits.
  • Monitor outdates, shortages, and appropriate storage conditions.
  • Support controlled substance processes in accordance with policy and regulations.
  • Process and coordinate medication returns to wholesalers, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation, and timely inventory reconciliation.
  • Process and adjudicate prescriptions through pharmacy billing systems.
  • Identify and resolve claim issues, including prior authorizations and coverage barriers, as applicable.
  • Support point-of-sale transactions and cash handling procedures.
  • Assist with documentation and billing support for pharmacist-delivered medical services, as applicable.
  • Support administrative workflows that improve reimbursement and patient access.
  • Maintain accurate pharmacy records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Follow applicable federal, state, and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Support medication safety and quality assurance processes.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant pharmacy environment.
  • Collaborate with pharmacists and team members to support efficient workflow.
  • Anticipate operational needs and proactively assist in workload distribution.
  • Contribute to workflow improvements and process optimization initiatives.
  • Maintain a trauma-informed, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
  • Perform technical and administrative functions supporting medication dispensing, patient access, and pharmacist-delivered clinical services, using technician training and licensure in accordance with federal and state law, including evolving technician responsibilities authorized in Colorado.
  • Support medication preparation and dispensing, including handling controlled substances in accordance with regulations.
  • Support pharmacist-delivered and technician-authorized services, including vaccines where permitted.
  • Support medication adherence through patient outreach, refill coordination, and medication synchronization.
  • Participate in advanced workflows such as technician-to-technician verification where authorized.
  • Provide billing, documentation, and administrative support for pharmacy and medical services.
  • Coordinate care activities that improve medication access, adherence, and clinical outcomes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A minimum of one year of pharmacy technician experience is preferred.

About the company

WellPower provides community mental health services as a private, not-for-profit center. It delivers treatment, prevention, outreach and crisis services to people of all ages, with a focus on strengths and well-being in a supportive, inclusive environment. Its programs work by offering a range of services—from prevention and outreach to crisis response—designed to help individuals and families improve mental health and resilience. Compared with other providers, WellPower emphasizes community-wide impact, a strengths-based approach, nonprofit status, and a track record of workplace recognition, which together support accessible, compassionate care. The organization aims to enrich lives and minds by focusing on strengths and well-being for the people it serves.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • WellPower launched its MAT Walk-In Clinic on June 9, 2026, meeting urgent fentanyl demand.
  • Clinic capacity is growing beyond Wednesdays, with naloxone and fentanyl strips strengthening retention.
  • August 2026 community reporting shows active content, signaling continued program innovation and visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Jefferson Center abandoned the merger in June 2024, ending scale-up plans.
  • The MAT clinic opens Wednesdays only, limiting access and throughput to roughly six patients.
  • Reliance on Medicaid, grants, and donations exposes staffing and program expansion to funding shocks.

What makes Wellpower unique

  • Denver's WellPower runs low-barrier MAT walk-in care at Recovery Center, 4455 E. 12th Ave.
  • It serves 22,000+ people annually across 30 sites and nearly 200 community locations.
  • Peers, pharmacists, and clinicians together deliver same-day opioid treatment and referrals.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Wellness Program

Company News

Associated Press
Jun 9th, 2026
WellPower opens walk-in clinic for same-day opioid addiction treatment in Denver

WellPower, Colorado's largest community mental health centre, has opened a Medication-Assisted Treatment Walk-In Clinic in Denver to provide immediate, low-barrier care for people experiencing opioid use disorder or withdrawal. The clinic offers same-day support without appointments. The evidence-based model combines peer supporters with lived recovery experience, pharmacists and mental health clinicians. Services include same-day medication for withdrawal symptoms, short-term prescriptions and referrals to ongoing treatment programmes. Located at WellPower's Recovery Centre at 4455 E. 12th Ave., the clinic currently operates Wednesdays from 1:00 to 16:30, with plans to expand hours. The initiative responds to rising overdose deaths in Colorado and Denver. WellPower serves over 22,000 individuals annually across 30 sites and nearly 200 community locations.

Mental Health Colorado
Dec 11th, 2023
Two Colorado mental health centers merge, creating largest in the state

WellPower, which provides mental health services and homeless outreach in Denver, is combining with Jefferson Center, the safety-net mental health organization for Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties.