Pharmacy Technician Big Sky Medical Center in Big Sky Montana

We are looking for a full-time Pharmcy Technician at our Pharmacy in the Big Sky Medical Center in Big Sky. This is mostly an Outpatient Pharmacy with some inpatient tasks. The Medical Ceter does have an Emergency department and swing beds. There is also a medical clinic there that sees patients. We have a great staff at the Pharmacy. Most have been there for 10 years or more. Great work environment, working with fellow emplyees, providers, nursing, patients etc. This is a destination resort area, where you meet people from all over the world. Bozeman Health does offer a pay differential to help offset the cost of living for that area. Please apply through the Bozeman Health Website.

Here is the Job Description:

• Pharmacy Tech Outpatient BSMC
• Job Description

  Position Summary: 

  The Pharmacy Technician supports the outpatient pharmacies and/or Pharmacist-Led Centralized Prescription Refill Service to provide patients with safe and prompt pharmaceutical care. The Pharmacy Technician is a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training licensed by the Montana Board of Pharmacy. Pharmacy Technicians are trained and competent in all outpatient duties.

   

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Required

  • High School Diploma

  • At least 18 years of age

  • Acquire Montana License for Tech in Training within 30-days of hire

   

  Preferred

  • National Certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) upon hire OR ability to become certified within one year of obtaining a Technician in Training license

  • One (1) year of Pharmacy Technician experience

   

  Essential Job Functions:

  In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

  • Essential Job Functions for Technician - Outpatient Pharmacy:

  • Assist pharmacist in prescription dispensing and providing quality pharmaceutical care to patients.

  • Assist pharmacist with all aspects of outpatient pharmacy operations. Including safe and accurate prescription filling, entering prescription information and patient information into information system, labeling and charging for prescriptions and over the counter items.

  • Answers telephone and assists customers, including helping with OTC products and entering charges and credits.

  • Operate POS system, performs a variety of data entry and report generating tasks.

  • Adjudicate and reconcile patient accounts and insurance billing.

  • Work at Highland Park Pharmacy and, on occasion Big Sky Pharmacy as needed for the daily operations of the Pharmacies.

  • Maintain adequate drug inventories, controlled substances and supplies to meet dispensing needs.

  • Maintain pharmacy standards and performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and organization.

   

  Essential Job Functions for Technician - Centralized Prescription Refill Service:

  • Assist the pharmacist in the review of necessary clinical information in order to approve prescription refills under the collaborative practice agreement.

  • Review patient medication histories within the electronic health record to provide necessary information to the pharmacist to make appropriate clinical decisions.

  • Performs audit and quality improvement tasks as assigned by pharmacy leadership.

   

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

  • Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality

  • Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment

  • Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

  • Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

   

  Schedule Requirements

  • This role requires regular and sustained attendance.

  • The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.

  • On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.