Pharmacy Technician

Great Falls Clinic; Great Falls, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Clinic Hospital in Great Falls, MT seeks a certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing inventories. The role requires Montana Pharmacy Technician certification, registration with the state board, and at least six months of experience, plus strong communication and accuracy to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities include preparing IVs, labeling and verifying prescriptions, handling purchasing, and delivering meds to patients and units

Qualifications

• Certification and state registration required.
• Six months of pharmacy technician experience or board-equivalent.
• Knowledge of drug properties/interactions and preventative health-care measures.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in dispensing medications and healthcare products.
• Prepare IVs, label and record dosages, and verify prescriptions.
• Handle purchasing, inventory, record keeping and use of databases/medical software.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patients, nursing stations or units; maintain proper drug storage and security.

Skills

Pharmacy technician certification

Customer service

Inventory management

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

National certification as Pharmacy Technician

Montana Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

Great Falls (Hospital)
3010 15th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405, USA

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.

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Technical/other training or better.

Experience

Required

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

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Pharmacy Tech

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