Pharmacy Technician/Technician-in-Training

Pharmacy Technician / Technician-in-Training Montana State Hospital Warm Springs, MT

As a full time, nonexempt CPS Solutions, LLC Pharmacy Technician/Technician in Training at the Montana State Hospital, you will work in a centralized hospital pharmacy that supports multiple facilities in the State. The position will provide Pharmacist Technician/Technician in Training support and assist with billing and processing third party and Medicare/Medicaid contracts. Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, you will process physician orders; prepare, deliver, and restock medications in Parata automation dispensing system and TouchPoint automated dispensing cabinets; charge capture; returns/credits; IV preparation; refill emergency kits and crash carts; barcode; prepack; answer the telephone and troubleshoot; and other functions, as necessary. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. From time to time the position may drive an automobile to make purchases or assist with pick-up and delivery of supplies. Candidates do not need to have a current technician license or technician in training license to apply for the position. A technician in training license can be obtained prior to hiring. Candidates will also be required to pass a company Motor Vehicle (MVR) background check.

Schedule: Weekly schedule will be varied week to week either working 9:30am-6:00pm or 10:30am-9:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a rotating schedule working every 4th weekend and that week will consist of three 10-hour shifts on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 10:30am-9:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am-6:30pm.

Starting Pay Range: $18-$26/hour (based on related work experience)

About the Facility: The Montana State Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. The facility includes 174 licensed hospital beds, 15 adult group home beds, and a 20-bed residential care unit (209 total). The Hospital Pharmacy provides centralized support to all these facilities plus other state facilities. CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day to day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC.

About the Pharmacy: The pharmacy uses QS/1 Prime Care to process physician orders, billing medication, generating reports, and processing third party and Medicare/Medicaid contracts. Cart fills and unit dose packaging are processed through Parata along with restocking TouchPoint automated dispensing cabinets on the units. The pharmacy is open 7:00am-9:00pm, Monday through Friday; 8:00am-6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday; and all holidays with 24-hour on call.

Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED
• State of Montana Pharmacy Technician license in good standing and being certified (or a Pharmacy Technician in training that is licensed but not yet certified)
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician including some billing responsibilities desired but willing to train
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to successfully pass MVR check
• Demonstrated initiative, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good team relationships
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of employees
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Hospital Requirements (may be required):

• (PPD) TB Skin Test - Proof of negative TB skin test within the last 12 months
• (MMR) Measles, Mumps and Rubella or A Blood Titer proving immunity
• Varicella - (2) documented doses or A Blood Titer proving immunity
• Hep B3 Series (or declination)
• (Flu) Influenza-required for hire between Oct 1 st -April 30 th
• COVID Vaccine-Full

Benefits: All employees enjoy a competitive salary, eligibility to participate in the 401(k) savings plan with a match. Full Time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off Plan, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Medical Flex and Dependent Care Accounts and more.

CPS Solutions, LLC Requirements: All employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, drug test and signed onboarding documents. Additionally, you may be required to provide medical records or have additional medical examinations/background checks that are a specific requirement of the location or position in which you are hired. This applies to internal transfers and status changes for internal CPS Solutions, LLC team members. CPS Solutions, LLC is also committed to a safe and drug free workplace. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.

About CPS Solutions, LLC: Founded nearly 50 years ago and employing over 2,500 clinical, regulatory, and operational pharmacy professionals, CPS Solutions, LLC, is one of the nation’s largest providers of pharmacy services to more than 800 hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. CPS Solutions, LLC helps clients tackle a variety of complex issues, such as operational efficiency, rising drug costs, regulatory & compliance, 340B, and specialty pharmacy strategy. CPS Solutions, LLC helps healthcare leaders drive best in class pharmacy operations through skill, expertise, and proprietary technologies. For more information, visit https://www.CPS.com .

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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