Pharmacy Technician

Surgery Partners, Inc; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Clinic Hospital is seeking a certified pharmacy technician to assist the pharmacist in preparing medications and healthcare products for patients. The role includes measuring, labeling, dispensing, IV preparation and prescription verification, with duties in purchasing, inventory and data entry.

Candidates must hold Montana certification and registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, with at least six months of active experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computers and basic software (word processing, spreadsheets).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to refer to policy manual for instructions.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Maintain standards of the job description.
• Ability to adapt to varying workloads and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in providing medications and healthcare products to patients.
• Measure, mix, count, label, dispense and record dosages.
• Prepare IVs and verify prescriptions.
• Handle purchasing, inventory, record keeping and data entry.
• Deliver medications to patients and maintain drug storage security.
• Provide good customer service and knowledge of drug interactions and preventative care.

Skills

Pharmacy software

Oral and written communication

Policy adherence

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

National certification and Montana Board license

Job description

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

Position Overview

The certified pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist in providing medications and other healthcare products to patients. The pharmacy technician measures, mixes, counts out, labels, dispenses, and records dosages of medications, makes IVs, and receives and verifies prescriptions. The job involves purchasing, inventory, record keeping and use of databases and medical software. Pharm techs also deliver medications and pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations or surgery and maintain proper drug storage and security. A pharmacy technician needs good customer service skills and knowledge of both drug properties/interactions and preventative health-care measures. Accuracy and attention to detail on the part of a pharmacy technician could be a life-and-death matter.

Education

• National certification as Pharmacy Technician and registration with Montana Board of Pharmacy as Certified Technician upon hire, required.

Experience

• Required to have at least six months of active experience as a pharmacy technician or experience deemed as equivalent by the board.

License/Certifications

• Current Registration with Montana Board of Pharmacy as Certified Pharmacy Technician, required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of personal computers, hardware, basic software programs including word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to refer to policy manual for specific instructions/guidelines.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to adhere to the standards of the job description.
• Ability to maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments and ability to work independently.

Notice Of Pre-employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

Wage

In order to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act, The Great Falls Clinic calculates wage offers based upon multiple criteria, including, but not limited to: job classification, internal equity, skills set, experience, and duties/responsibilities.

About Us

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

About Great Falls

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment.

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.