Pharmacy Technician

Dahl Memorial Healthcare; Ekalaka (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician at Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association works under the Pharmacist to ensure safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services across the hospital, clinic, long-term care, and ED. You will support medication safety, collaborate with providers and nurses, and help the pharmacy run smoothly every day.

Responsibilities include assisting with dispensing, processing orders, maintaining inventory, and using pharmacy software while upholding confidentiality and regulatory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Montana Pharmacy Technician certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing medications.
• Accurately process medication orders and maintain pharmacy documentation.
• Prepare unit-dose medications and medication packaging in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain medication inventory by ordering, receiving, stocking, rotating, and monitoring supplies.
• Assist with medication deliveries throughout the hospital, clinic, and long-term care facility.
• Monitor medication expiration dates and ensure proper storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with controlled substance documentation.
• Utilize pharmacy software to process medication orders and maintain patient records.
• Answer telephone calls and provide courteous assistance to providers, nursing staff, patients, and visitors.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and regulatory-compliant pharmacy environment.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and medication safety practices.
• Follow all federal, state, CMS, DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pharmacist.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Independence with teamwork

Basic computer skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Montana Pharmacy Technician certification or ability to obtain certification

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Build Your Career Where You Make a Difference Every Day

At Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association (DMHA), you're more than an employee—you become part of a team that cares deeply about one another and the community we serve.

Located in the beautiful southeastern corner of Montana, DMHA is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital that also includes a Rural Health Clinic, Emergency Department, Long‑Term Care Facility, and Ambulance Service. Our organization is dedicated to providing high‑quality, compassionate healthcare close to home for the residents of Carter County and the surrounding communities.

Working in a Critical Access Hospital means no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary healthcare team where your contributions are recognized, your ideas are valued, and the care you provide truly makes a difference.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be appreciated, supported, and able to grow professionally while enjoying the slower pace and close‑knit feel of rural Montana, we'd love to welcome you to the Dahl Memorial family.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of the Pharmacist to help ensure the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services throughout the hospital, clinic, long‑term care facility, and emergency department. This role is essential to maintaining medication safety, supporting patient care, and helping our pharmacy operate smoothly every day.

Our Pharmacy Technician is an important member of the healthcare team and collaborates closely with providers, nurses, and other departments to provide exceptional care to our patients and residents.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the pharmacist in preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing medications.
• Accurately process medication orders and maintain pharmacy documentation.
• Prepare unit‑dose medications and medication packaging in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain medication inventory by ordering, receiving, stocking, rotating, and monitoring supplies.
• Assist with medication deliveries throughout the hospital, clinic, and long‑term care facility.
• Monitor medication expiration dates and ensure proper storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with controlled substance documentation.
• Utilize pharmacy software to process medication orders and maintain patient records.
• Answer telephone calls and provide courteous assistance to providers, nursing staff, patients, and visitors.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and regulatory‑compliant pharmacy environment.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and medication safety practices.
• Follow all federal, state, CMS, DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pharmacist.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Montana Pharmacy Technician certification or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
• Previous retail, hospital, or long‑term care pharmacy experience.
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations and medication safety practices.

Why You’ll Love Working at Dahl Memorial

When you join Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association, you become part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together. We believe healthcare is built on compassion—not only for our patients but also for one another.

Our employees enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Supportive leadership that values employee input
• A collaborative, family‑oriented workplace culture
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills
• The satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in the lives of your neighbors and community every day

Join the Dahl Memorial Family

If you’re passionate about patient care, enjoy working as part of a close‑knit team, and want a career where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Come experience the rewards of rural healthcare, where every patient is more than a number and every employee plays an important role in our mission of providing exceptional healthcare with compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association is proud to serve our community and is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive.