Status: Full Time – Non-Exempt

Reports to: Pharmacy Director

1. Purpose and Scope of Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician supports medication distribution for inpatient, emergency, and outpatient services. This includes managing automated dispensing systems, assisting with telepharmacy operation, and other functions such as compounding in a manner consistent with laws and policies & procedures to ensure 24/7 medication access.

1. Organizational Relationship

This position reports to the Pharmacy Director.   This position may provide additional support to other departments as requested.  This position may provide support to the public, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

1. Duties and Responsibilities
   1. Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Support Beartooth Billings Clinic’s mission to save lives and promote healthy living.
• Support and model behaviors consistent with the philosophy and values of Beartooth Billings Clinic and department/service.
• Medication Distribution: Accurately fill, label, and deliver patient-specific medication orders to nursing units, emergency department and clinic.
• Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs): Replenish and maintain inventory levels in hospital ADCs (e.g., Omnicell).
• Inventory & Shortage Management: Order and restock pharmaceuticals, track drug shortages, and perform monthly inspections to remove expired medications.
• Sterile Compounding: Prepare intravenous (IV) medications, including antibiotics, following strict aseptic techniques and USP standards.
• Medication Assistance Program: Upon provider referral, provide support for patients in need of medication assistance.
• Medication Reconciliation: Interview patients or family members to obtain accurate home medication histories within 24 hours of admission.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain perpetual inventory for controlled substances and assist in 340B drug program audits for hospital compliance.

1. Knowledge Of / Skills / Abilities / Complexities and Difficulties

• Experience with hospital Electronic Health Records (EHR) and telepharmacy technology.
• Experience with wholesaler ordering (e.g., Cardinal, McKesson)
• Familiarity with automated dispensing devices (e.g., Omnicell, Pyxis)
• Advanced training in sterile compounding or chemotherapy preparation.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with rural healthcare teams (doctors, nurses, and laboratory staff).
• Medication Reconciliation training and experience.
• Beartooth Billings Clinic policy and procedures, both organizational and departmental
• Beartooth Billings Clinic Code of Conduct
• Beartooth Billings Clinic’s Compliance and Integrity Program
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
• Knowledge of Patients' rights
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge in personal computers, hardware, and software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software as necessary.

1. Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not supervise others.

1. Job Requirements

1. Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
• Active licensure with the Montana Board of Pharmacy is mandatory. New hires may obtain a Provisional Certified Pharmacy Technician license (formerly "Technician-in-Training"), which is valid for 12 months while seeking full certification.

1. Preferred Qualifications

• National Certification: Candidates with current national certification from the PTCB (CPhT) or NHA (ExCPT) will be highly preferred.  Non-certified candidates may be considered with an expectation for fulfillment of certification prior to the expiration date of their provisional license.

1. Managerial Experience

• N/A

1. Special Requirements

• Must be able to reason independently and work with minimal guidance.
• Must be able to interpret data and make sound judgments based on those interpretations.
• Must deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring tact, judgment, and poise.
• Must be able to adapt to quickly changing priorities and schedules.
• Must be able to maintain good working relationships with all co-workers and the general public and use good judgment in recognizing scope and authority.

1. Working Conditions

1. Schedule/Conditions

• Work may be performed in a variety of settings to include office, patient care areas, etc.
• May be required to travel to other BBC offices that are not located on the main campus
• May be required to work varying shifts, weekends, or holidays

1. Physical Demands

• Lift, push, pull, and move 25-30 pounds unassisted.
• Requires extensive standing and walking.
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

1. Blood Borne Pathogen Category    

Category III:  Tasks that involve no exposure to blood or body fluids or tissues, and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.

1. Airborne Contaminant Category  

Category III:  Not at risk for exposure to airborne contaminants.