About this role
Job title: Pharmacy Technician
About the Role Logan Health's Chester Pharmacy is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician (20 hours/week) to support pharmacists, assist with medication distribution, and provide excellent customer service to staff and patients. The role is based at Logan Health Chester and operates under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist to help ensure patient safety within scope of practice (non-clinical).
What You'll Do
- Assist the Pharmacist with medication distribution to inpatient and outpatient areas, including filling the automated dispensing system and barcode scanning, and filling patient drawers in nursing units.
- Deliver medications efficiently to assigned areas; perform rounds per policy; coordinate with pharmacy staff to meet immediate needs; assist with billing adjustments to patient accounts as required.
- Answer telephone inquiries promptly, route questions appropriately, and support inventory management (ordering, receiving, shelving, tracking shortages, and disposing of outdated medications).
- Maintain knowledge of pharmacy computer systems, keep a neat, orderly environment, assist with cleaning and waste disposal, and participate in ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.
- Work with pharmacy staff to ensure patient safety and high-quality care, following all rules and regulations and acting as part of a team or independently.
What We're Looking For
- Active Montana Board of Pharmacy licensure as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in good standing.
- Technician training program preferred; prior healthcare experience preferred; RQI First Responder required.
- Proficient typing; understanding of medical terminology and calculations; fluent knowledge of medication brand and generic names.
- Prior experience with Pharmacy Systems and Electronic Health Records preferred; ability to learn other software as needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills; ability to manage sensitive, confidential situations with tact and professionalism; strong organizational skills and critical thinking; able to work as part of a team and independently.
- Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems and inventory management; ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Schedule: Part-time 20 hours/week with a flexible, variable schedule that may include days, some evenings as late as 7pm, and weekend work.
Nice to Have
- Technician training program and/or prior healthcare experience preferred.
- Prior experience with Pharmacy Systems and EHRs preferred.
- Ability to learn other software as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Additional Shift Differential pay
- Eligible to participate in matching 401(k)
- Eligible for Medical Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)