Seasonal Pharmacy Technician | Columbia Falls Retail Pharmacy

Columbia Falls, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Under direct supervision performs activities associated with drug distribution ordering and control for medication dispensing. Direction and guidance are performed by a manager/supervisor Pharmacist or higher level Pharmacy Technician.

Our Mission: Quality compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind Trust and Be Trusted Work Together Strive for Excellence.

Logan Health is looking for an experienced Seasonal Pharmacy Technician to join our Retail Team this season!

This temporary position offers a 13 week full-time schedule with additional seasonal differential and a completion bonus! You will primarily be working out of our Columbia Falls MT Retail Pharmacy and also be assisting with coverage at our Kalispell Retail Pharmacy as needed.

Where we are located:

Our pharmacy is located in the historic town of Columbia Falls MT conveniently situated inside the Super 1 Grocery addition you will be working in the Flathead Valley which offers stunning mountain views two ski resorts hiking and biking trails as well as Glacier National Park!

Seasonal Position Details:

Full-Time work schedule required for no less than 13-week period
15% premium differential pay on top of base rate
Additional weekend shift differential pay of $2.25 per hour
$2000 Seasonal Completion Bonus (paid once 13 week requirement has been met)
No health benefits

Seasonal Minimum Qualification:

Must have a minimum of 2 years applicable Retail Pharmacy Technician experience to qualify

Why youll love working here:

Supportive positive team environment that offers work/life balance. No work on Sundays!
Fitness center membership discount - 50% off
401(k) with generous employer match
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What youll be doing:

In this role youll play a key part in medication distribution inventory management and patient supportall while working alongside experienced pharmacists and healthcare professionals. Your contributions will help keep our pharmacy running smoothly.

Were looking for someone with pharmacy technician experience strong organizational skills great attention to detail and a passion for healthcare.

If you are ready to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment wed love to hear from you!

Qualifications:

Possess an active licensure with the Montana Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing.
Minimum of 2 years of Retail Pharmacy Technician experience required.
Experience with PioneerRX software is desired but not required
RQI CPR First Responder within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care whichever comes first. Will be provided by Logan Health in first week of employment.
Proficient typing skills required.
Must have an understanding of medical terminology and calculations.
Prior experience in Pharmacy Systems and Electronic Health Records preferred. Possess ability to learn other software as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact professionalism and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational skills detail-oriented a self-starter possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

Job Specific Duties:

Understands and completes all aspects of medication distribution from the pharmacy to all areas assigned including but not limited to; inpatient and/or outpatient dispensing. These duties may include but are not limited to:
- Filling the automated dispensing machines and utilizing the bar code scanning. Filling patient drawers in all nursing units.
- Delivering medications in the most efficient manner to all assigned areas.
- These duties will be supervised and verified by a pharmacist and/or technician that is currently a tech-check-tech technician.
Completes rounds according to current policy. This includes delivering and retrieving medications debiting and crediting medications to patient specific accounts to ensure accurate billing. This process will be coordinated with other pharmacy personnel to meet the immediate needs of the pharmacy department.
Promptly and efficiently answers telephone calls responds to inquiries and routes appropriately as needed.
Performs all tasks associated with maintaining the pharmacy inventory. This includes but is not limited to:
- Ordering receiving and shelving medications.
- Documents and communicates drug shortages.
- Monitors the pharmacy inventory for out dated medications and disposes according to current policy.
Exhibits a working knowledge of all pharmacy computer systems.
Aids in staff development orients new employees and students participates in quality assessment and improvement projects.
Maintains a neat and orderly environment. This includes but is not limited to:
- Cleaning duties.
- Medication disposal
- Trash disposal
Actively continues education to keep abreast of Pharmacy law and to maintain current licensure.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Shift:

Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)

Schedule:

Full time 40 hours per week
Clinic closed on Sundays
Shifts are 9 or 10 hours depending on the week

Rotating schedule:

Week 1

Four 9 hour shifts scheduled between Monday through Friday
Shifts fall between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
One Saturday shift from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Week 2

Four 10 hour shifts scheduled between Monday through Friday
Shifts fall between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
No Saturday shift

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening which includes:

Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status race color gender sexual orientation religion national origin age disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application testing or interview process please notify Human Resources.

Required Experience: