Pharmacy Technician - Hospital Pharmacy

St. Peter's Health; Montana; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the preparation and distribution of medications under the guidance of the Director of Pharmacy and licensed pharmacists.

This role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in a collaborative healthcare setting. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, comfortable with pharmacy systems, and able to perform basic calculations and dosage conversions while adhering to state regulations and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with pharmacy dispensing systems including unit dose and IV admixture.
• Knowledge of drug nomenclature and basic dosing calculations.
• Familiarity with pharmacy law and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and distribution of medications.
• Support accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in medication handling.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare team to ensure safe medication use.

Skills

Dispensing systems

IV admixture

Outpatient processing

Drug nomenclature

Measurement systems

Aseptic technique

Pharmacy law

Computer literacy

Education

No education required

Job description

Job Description

Join our pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Technician and play 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.

Job Description

Join our pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Technician and play 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.