Pharmacy Assistant

Job Description - Pharmacy Assistant (26142070) Position Title:

PHARMACY ASSISTANT

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! The Rehabilitation and Programs Division ensures the physical and mental well-being of inmates, delivers educational and vocational opportunities within prisons, and oversees community facilities dedicated to successfully reintegrating offenders into Montana communities. Also, this division delivers trauma-informed support to victims of offenders in the correctional system. Join the team responsible for building better tomorrows today! The Infirmary Unit provides inpatient care with 24-hour nursing coverage in a 13-bed unit and provides medical management for 1400+ inmates. The Pharmacy Assistant supports the medication delivery system at the Montana State Prison to ensure medications are ordered, processed and delivered in a timely manner. Maintains patients’ records, assists in processing medication orders and tracks delivery of medications from the mail-order pharmacy vendor. Ensure that inmates are transferred to various locations in the system and those discharged from the system have an adequate supply of medication. Reports to the Director of Nursing or designated nursing supervisor and provides administrative support function to same.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED Two years’ experience in a pharmacy or medical office setting. Prefer a certification as a registered Pharmacy Technician but not required. Successful applicants will be subject to: Criminal history check Reference checks The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, .

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, are not qualified for this position. Tobacco Free -The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited. Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. Salary: $ 21.49 - 21.49 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time Job Type Standard Shift Day Job Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time Primary Location Deer Lodge Agency : Department of Corrections Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date Aug 18 2026, 3:26:02 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Sep 2 2026, 5:59:00 AM Required Application Materials : None Contact Name : Paula Plattner | Contact Email : View email address on click.appcast.io | Contact Phone : View phone number on click.appcast.io Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Munro Footwear Group