Pharmacy Technician

Great Falls Hospital; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Clinic Hospital is seeking a certified pharmacy technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and efficient pharmaceutical care within a clinical hospital setting.

The position requires MT certification and six months of hands-on pharmacy experience, with strong customer service and computer skills to support a high standard of care.

Qualifications

• Must have national certification and MT board registration upon hire.
• Minimum six months of active pharmacy technician experience.
• Knowledgeable about drug properties, interactions, and preventative healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in dispensing medications and healthcare products.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, record keeping, and use of medical software.
• Deliver medications to patients and maintain proper drug storage and security.

Skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Policy adherence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

National certification as Pharmacy Technician; MT Board Certified Technician registration upon hire

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.