Pharmacy Tech Outpatient- BSMC (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health•Big Sky, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Required High School Diploma
At least 18 years of age
Acquire Montana License for Tech in Training within 30-days of hire
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
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.