Pharmacy Technician - Broadway Pharmacy

St. Peter's Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health in Montana is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and distributing medications under supervision, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in a collaborative healthcare setting.

You will work with pharmacists and support staff to handle unit dose systems, IV admixture if required, and outpatient processing, while applying aseptic technique and accurate drug nomenclature.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing systems including unit dose, IV admixture, and outpatient prescription processing.
• Knowledge of basic differences in drug therapy in different patient age groups from neonates to geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of systems of measurement (e.g., metric system) and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and conversions within and between systems of measurement.

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing systems

Aseptic technique knowledge

Drug nomenclature knowledge

Basic math calculations

Computer literacy

Education

No formal education required

Tools

IV admixture equipment

Job description

Job Description

This positions plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality medication care. Working under the guidance of the Director of Pharmacy and alongside experienced pharmacists, you'll support the preparation and distribution of medications while helping ensure accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment and is committed to making a positive impact on patient care.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of pharmacy dispensing systems including unit dose, IV admixture, and outpatient prescription processing. Knowledge of basic differences in drug therapy in different patient age groups from neonates to geriatric patients. Knowledge of systems of measurement (e.g., metric system) and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and conversions within and between systems of measurement. Knowledge about aseptic technique in the compounding of IV admixtures if required in practice location. Knowledge of drug nomenclature including brand and generic names. Knowledge of pharmacy law and activities allowed and not allowed by law. Knowledge and experience in the use of a computer and keyboard. Experience with Windows programs, use of e-mail and use of the internet.

EDUCATION: No previous training/schooling required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Must be licensed as a provisional Pharmacy Technician in good standing in the State of Montana.