Certified Pharmacy Technician/Tech in Training - NMH - FT

Northern Montana Health; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

FLEX/HSA benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, MT, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in patient-centered pharmacotherapy. Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Director, you will assist with prescription processing, dosing calculations, and customer service.

Requirements include a High school diploma or GED, current PTCB certification, strong typing, good phone etiquette, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions. Shifts vary 6:30 AM–7:00 PM, weekends possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 18+ years of age.
• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the Board of Pharmacy.
• No prior experience required but healthcare background is desirable.
• Typing ability and good telephone etiquette are essential.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with accuracy and speed.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and handle priorities.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Director and/or pharmacist on duty, assist pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical services.
• Provide accurate dosage calculations and prepare or dispense medications as directed.
• Support patients and customers with professional, courteous service.
• Perform routine repetitive tasks and maintain accurate records within the pharmacy.

Skills

Typing

Telephone etiquette

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

PTCB Certification

Job description

About Northern Montana Hospital

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window. Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include

• Anesthesiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• General Surgery
• Hematology
• Internal Medicine
• OB/GYN
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Optometry
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Pain Management
• Pathology
• Podiatry
• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Radiology
• Women's Health

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:

• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Optometry

About the role

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Director and/or the pharmacist on duty, the Pharmacy Technician will provide adequate supportive assistance to enable the Pharmacist to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to patients, customers and residents, in the most economical and professional manner. Certification is preferred but will consider training. Certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have no history of drug addiction or misuse.
• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the Board of Pharmacy.
• No previous experience is required but previous experience in the health care field is desirable.
• Must have typing ability and good telephone etiquette.
• Must have ability to follow oral and written instructions with accuracy, speed and dependability.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and be flexible in work load and schedule.
• Must be able to set priorities, solve problems and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Must be willing to perform routine repetitive tasks on a continuing basis.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with staff within the Pharmacy and all other areas.
• Must be dependable in attendance and job performance; most possess effective verbal and written communication skills, allowing for the ability to read and interpret a broad range of prescription terminology and medications.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. This includes the ability to calculate dosages and days' supply for prescriptions.
• Computer literacy desirable.

Shifts vary between 6:30 AM through 7:00 PM and are scheduled any day of the week, including weekends.

Starting pay range varies based on experience up to 10 years of experience.

Health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b option.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.