Pharmacy Tech- Outpatient (Casual Call, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman Health in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient pharmacies and the Pharmacist-Led Centralized Prescription Refill Service. You will assist pharmacists with dispensing, labeling, charging, and data entry in our information systems.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 18+ years old, and Montana Tech in Training license within 30 days of hire. CPhT is preferred, with potential for certification within one year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Acquire Montana License for Tech in Training within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: National Certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or ability to become certified within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in prescription dispensing and patient care.
• Handle outpatient operations: fill prescriptions, enter data, label, and charge.
• Answer calls, assist customers, and process OTC items.
• Operate POS and generate reports; reconcile patient accounts and insurance billing.
• Maintain adequate drug inventories and comply with policies and regulations.
• Work at Highland Park Pharmacy and Big Sky Pharmacy as needed.
• Review clinical information to approve refills under a collaborative practice agreement.
• Review patient medication histories to support clinical decisions.
• Perform audits and quality improvement tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Montana Tech in Training license within 30 days

Tools

POS system

EHR / information system

Billing software

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician supports the outpatient pharmacies and/or Pharmacist-Led Centralized Prescription Refill Service to provide patients with safe and prompt pharmaceutical care. The Pharmacy Technician is a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training licensed by the Montana Board of Pharmacy. Pharmacy Technicians are trained and competent in all outpatient duties.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• At least 18 years of age
• Acquire Montana License for Tech in Training within 30-days of hire

Preferred

• National Certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) upon hire OR ability to become certified within one year of obtaining a Technician in Training license
• One (1) year of Pharmacy Technician experience

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Assist pharmacist in prescription dispensing and providing quality pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Assist pharmacist with all aspects of outpatient pharmacy operations. Including safe and accurate prescription filling, entering prescription information and patient information into information system, labeling and charging for prescriptions and over the counter items.
• Answers telephone and assists customers, including helping with OTC products and entering charges and credits.
• Operate POS system, performs a variety of data entry and report generating tasks.
• Adjudicate and reconcile patient accounts and insurance billing.
• Work at Highland Park Pharmacy and, on occasion Big Sky Pharmacy as needed for the daily operations of the Pharmacies.
• Maintain adequate drug inventories, controlled substances and supplies to meet dispensing needs.
• Maintain pharmacy standards and performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and Bozeman Health.
• Assist the pharmacist in the review of necessary clinical information in order to approve prescription refills under the collaborative practice agreement.
• Review patient medication histories within the electronic health record to provide necessary information to the pharmacist to make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Performs audit and quality improvement tasks as assigned by pharmacy leadership.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Continuously): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Continuously): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Repeatedly): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Continuously): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Continuously): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Occasionally): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Repeatedly): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.