Rural Hospital Pharmacy Technician – Impactful Community Care

Dahl Memorial Healthcare; Ekalaka (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician at Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association works under the Pharmacist to ensure safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services across the hospital, clinic, long-term care, and ED. You will support medication safety, collaborate with providers and nurses, and help the pharmacy run smoothly every day.

Responsibilities include assisting with dispensing, processing orders, maintaining inventory, and using pharmacy software while upholding confidentiality and regulatory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Montana Pharmacy Technician certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparing, packaging, labeling, and dispensing medications.
• Accurately process medication orders and maintain pharmacy documentation.
• Prepare unit-dose medications and medication packaging in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain medication inventory by ordering, receiving, stocking, rotating, and monitoring supplies.
• Assist with medication deliveries throughout the hospital, clinic, and long-term care facility.
• Monitor medication expiration dates and ensure proper storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with controlled substance documentation.
• Utilize pharmacy software to process medication orders and maintain patient records.
• Answer telephone calls and provide courteous assistance to providers, nursing staff, patients, and visitors.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and regulatory-compliant pharmacy environment.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and medication safety practices.
• Follow all federal, state, CMS, DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pharmacist.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Independence with teamwork

Basic computer skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Montana Pharmacy Technician certification or ability to obtain certification

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician at Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association works under the Pharmacist to ensure safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services across the hospital, clinic, long-term care, and ED. You will support medication safety, collaborate with providers and nurses, and help the pharmacy run smoothly every day.

Responsibilities include assisting with dispensing, processing orders, maintaining inventory, and using pharmacy software while upholding confidentiality and regulatory