Pharmacy Technician

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As a full time, nonexempt Pharmacy Technician, you will work in a centralized hospital pharmacy that supports multiple facilities in the State. The position will provide Pharmacy Technician support and assist with billing and processing third party and Medicare/Medicaid contracts. Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, you will process physician orders; prepare, deliver, and restock medications in Parata automation dispensing system and TouchPoint automated dispensing cabinets; charge capture; returns/credits; IV preparation; refill emergency kits and crash carts; barcode; prepack; answer the telephone and troubleshoot; and other functions, as necessary. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. From time to time the position may drive an automobile to make purchases or assist with pick-up and delivery of supplies. Candidates do not need to have a current technician license or technician in training license to apply for the position. A provisional pharmacy technician license can be obtained prior to hiring. Candidates will also be required to pass a company Motor Vehicle (MVR) background check.

Location: The Montana State Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. The facility includes 174 licensed hospital beds, 15 adult group home beds, and a 20-bed residential care unit (209 total). The Hospital Pharmacy provides centralized support to all these facilities plus other state facilities.

Schedule: Weekly schedule will be varied week to week either working 9:30am-6:00pm or 10:30am-9:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a rotating weekend schedule.

About the Pharmacy: The pharmacy uses QS/1 Prime Care to process physician orders, billing medication, generating reports, and processing third party and Medicare/Medicaid contracts. Cart fills and unit dose packaging are processed through Parata along with restocking TouchPoint automated dispensing cabinets on the units. The pharmacy is open 7:00am-9:00pm, Monday through Friday; 8:00am-6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday; and all holidays with 24-hour on call.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications across campus to Touchpoint ADCs
• Preparing cart fills out of Parata unit dose packaging machine
• Order entry of prescriptions into QS/1 Primecare System
• Delivery of medications to facilities

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED
• State of Montana Pharmacy Technician license in good standing and being certified (or a Provisional Pharmacy Technician that is licensed but not yet certified)
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician including some billing responsibilities desired but willing to train
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to successfully pass MVR check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good team relationships
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Demonstrated initiative, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Proven good communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of employees

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 - $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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