Certified Pharmacy Technician

RiverPeak Health; Riverton (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

RiverPeak Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support the inpatient pharmacy team, ensuring safe medication distribution and efficient operations in a hospital setting.

The role collaborates with pharmacists and staff to collect medication histories, reconcile medications, and manage inventory while upholding patient safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or equivalent nationally recognized certification).
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to maintain all required certifications and registrations in good standing.
• Pharmacy experience and familiarity with rural hospital settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medication preparation, inventory management, medication history collection, and reconciliation support.
• Assist with controlled substance inventory and documentation.
• Provide customer service and communicate with pharmacists and healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate records, participate in quality and regulatory readiness activities.

Skills

Medication safety

Customer service

Data entry

Documentation

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)

Wyoming State Board registration

Tools

Pharmacy software

Electronic medical records

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Location: On-Site | Rural Hospital Setting
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Pharmacy Manager or Designee

Join RiverPeak Health and Support Safe Medication Care

RiverPeak Health is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Certified Pharmacy Technician to support our inpatient pharmacy team in delivering safe, effective, and efficient pharmaceutical care.

This position works closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to support medication distribution, inventory management, medication history collection, medication reconciliation, and pharmacy operations in a hospital environment. The ideal candidate is committed to patient safety, regulatory compliance, teamwork, and outstanding customer service.

Position Summary

The Certified Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in the delivery of pharmaceutical care and medication distribution services in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and professional standards.

Responsibilities include medication preparation, inventory management, medication history collection, medication reconciliation support, controlled substance inventory activities, customer service, documentation, and pharmacy operational support.

Medication Distribution & Pharmacy Operations

• Prepare, compound, and package medications as permitted by law and organizational policy.
• Fill, restock, and maintain medication carts, trays, kits, and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Deliver medications and pharmacy supplies to patient care areas.
• Assist with medication storage, handling, and disposal activities.
• Support medication safety practices and departmental procedures.

Inventory & Controlled Substance Management

• Assist with medication inventory management and medication ordering activities.
• Maintain controlled substance inventory records and documentation.
• Monitor medication expiration dates and support recall processes.

Medication History & Reconciliation Support

• Collect and document medication histories from patients and other appropriate sources.
• Support medication reconciliation activities.
• Communicate discrepancies and concerns to pharmacists.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism during all patient interactions.

Customer Service & Communication

• Assist patients, providers, and staff with pharmacy-related inquiries.
• Answer pharmacy telephone calls and provide excellent customer service.
• Communicate effectively with pharmacists, providers, nurses, and healthcare team members.

Quality, Compliance & Team Support

• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory readiness activities.
• Complete required training, education, and competency requirements.
• Support orientation and training of new team members as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or equivalent nationally recognized certification).
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to maintain all required certifications and registrations in good standing.

Preferred

• Pharmacy experience.
• Experience utilizing pharmacy software, electronic medical records, and automated dispensing systems.
• Rural hospital or rural healthcare experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of medication safety principles and pharmacy operations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Accurate data entry and documentation abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pharmacist supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and teamwork.

Working Conditions

• May be required to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• May float to other pharmacy practice areas as operational needs require.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of supplies and medications.
• Frequent interaction with patients, providers, nursing staff, and healthcare team members.

Why Join RiverPeak Health?

At RiverPeak Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to the communities we serve while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven workplace. We value teamwork, integrity, compassion, and service excellence, and we invest in helping our employees grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Join our team and help advance the health and well-being of our community.

RiverPeak Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

General Statement

As a condition of employment, applicants must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings applicable to the position, which may include a criminal background check, fingerprint-based criminal history check, Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusion screening, applicable state abuse, neglect, and exploitation registry checks, and a pre-employment drug screening. Applicants who do not meet the employment eligibility requirements based on the results of these screenings may be disqualified from employment to the extent permitted by applicable laws.
RiverPeak Health participates in E-Verify. Employment eligibility will be verified through the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security in accordance with applicable federal law.