Pharmacy Technician Outpatient
About The Position
Join our Outpatient Pharmacy Team at Intermountain Health St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana, where pharmacists and technicians deliver safe, timely medication therapy in a retail setting. Services include meds to beds, minor compounding, and medication packaging to support a seamless patient experience. As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll support daily operations and deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered care while working closely with pharmacists and team members to improve medication access and the overall patient experience. We’re seeking a motivated, detail-oriented technician who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is excited to contribute to a growing pharmacy service. St. James Hospital has played an important role in the history of Butte, Montana. Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, St. James has been known for generations for its mission of compassionate care and service to the poor. Today, that commitment is accompanied by St. James' reputation as a technological leader in Montana's healthcare industry and the largest acute-care hospital.
Requirements
- High School or equivalent is required
- Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
- Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification as appropriate to practice site.
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in retail pharmacy and customer service as a pharmacy technician.
Responsibilities
- Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining appropriate records as required by regulation and policy.
- Utilizes pharmacy technology effectively to prepare medication orders for dispensing, performs calculations as necessary, and compounds medications for accurate compounding as appropriate to practice site, in accordance with state law, policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Attains appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) and clearly understands when a pharmacist must verify tasks and activities.
- Accurately fills and maintains medication supplies including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories to ensure security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B/Charging management as required to practice site.
- Communicates with caregivers regarding responsibilities, identified concerns, and participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, identifying potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions to escalate items to the pharmacist for review as appropriate based on urgency, regulations, and scope.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
- 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
