What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician | Whitefish Hospital Pharmacy | PRN status position at Logan Health Whitefish?
Join our Whitefish Hospital Pharmacy Team! 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. Looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity to advance your pharmacy career? Logan Health's Whitefish Hospital Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician join our dedicated inpatient team. This PRN position allows you to enhance your expertise in a dynamic hospital setting while maintaining a schedule that works for you. Why you'll love working here: New higher pay rates! Supportive and collaborative team environment 12% PRN differential pay Evening, Night & Weekend shift differential pay Fitness center membership discount Generous immediate matching 401(k) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Qualifications: Must meet all of the qualifications for the Montana Board of Pharmacy Technician application. Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program preferred. Prior health care experience preferred. Upon employment must satisfy one (1) of the following: Possess an active licensure with the Montana Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in good standing. RQI First Responder required. 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. Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership. Shift: Variable - 10 Hours (United States of America) Schedule: PRN - scheduled as needed. Variable 10-hour shifts that could be days, evenings, or weekend shifts. 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. PRN positions (also referred to as Casual, As Needed, or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations, making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs. Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department. 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. At Logan Health, our work is driven by our mission, vision, and values: Our Mission Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation. Our Core Values Be Kind – We foster compassion and positivity in our work environment. Work Together – Collaboration leads to innovation, efficiency, and improved communication. Trust and Be Trusted – We build trust by acting with authenticity, empathy, and good intent. Strive for Excellence – We continually push ourselves to improve, innovate, and deliver high-quality care and services.
