Pharmacy Technician Inpatient

Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient – Intermountain Health

Location: St James Hospital, Butte, Montana

Employment Type: Full‑time (40 hrs/week)

Pay: $20.22 – $30.81 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

40 hrs weekly on 10‑hr shifts (07:00‑17:30). Every third weekend.

• Assist with all phases of pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision, as required by state regulations.
• Answer phones and provide excellent customer service at the practice site.
• Collect clinical patient information and maintain required records.
• Utilize pharmacy technology to prepare medication orders, perform calculations, and compound medications as per site protocols.
• Undergo supervision and accuracy checks by a pharmacist; understand when pharmacist verification is required.
• Accurately fill and manage medication supplies; monitor controlled substance inventories to ensure security and compliance.
• Package and label medications to minimize waste.
• Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness.
• Communicate with caregivers regarding responsibilities and concerns; identify safety hazards and report them to pharmacists.
• Participate in departmental meetings; provide feedback and ideas for process improvement.
• Promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values; adhere to service behavior standards.
• Deliver detail‑oriented, flexible care and complete advanced tasks within scope; perform additional duties assigned by management.

• Competent in technical responsibilities; seeks appropriate training and peer feedback.
• Understanding and compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Support financial responsibilities within the department and facility.
• Deliver medications, information, and service professionally and timely; engage in team goals and projects.
• Attain regular attendance; may be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Effective communication within a multi‑functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Google); willingness to learn new applications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification applicable to the practice site.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current pharmacy technician certification or license applicable to state of practice.
• Current knowledge of pharmacy regulations and controlled‑substance laws.
• Candidate must be at least 17 years old.
• Enrollment in an approved pharmacy technician training program (state‑specific license requirements apply).
• Good basic computer skills and attention to detail.

• Carrying, lifting, manual dexterity, pushing/pulling, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, reaching, and other functional abilities required to perform job duties.

Intermountain Health is an equal‑opportunity employer, considering applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.