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At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The certified oncology pharmacy technician is responsible to compound both non-hazardous and hazardous sterile IV preparations. He/she must stay up to date and use excellent technique in complying with all requirements of USP 797 and 800 regulations. Must be able to perform basic math calculations. He/she is responsible to clean each item and restock IV clean room supplies. Technician should be able to perform monthly terminal cleaning (ceiling to floor) and carry heavy boxes of IV bags, both of which are physically demanding. He/she is responsible to manually charge for medications dispensed to oncology clinic patients. The pharmacy technician is responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies for nursing staff and may deliver items to other departments. The pharmacy technician will restock ordered medications and ensure stock is not expired. He/she is responsible to maintain all necessary records including invoices, pressure logs and clean room logs. The job involves use of databases and medical software. A pharmacy technician needs good customer service skills and knowledge of drug properties. Accuracy and attention to detail on the part of a pharmacy technician could be a life-and-death matter. Additional duties may include obtaining prior authorization, securing financial assistance and performing all aspects of dispensing oral cancer medication as a service of the oncology department. This will include ordering, maintaining inventory, billing insurance, collecting copays and dispensing.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma National certification as Pharmacy Technician and registration with Montana Board of Pharmacy as Certified Technician upon hire.EXPERIENCE:
Required to have at least 6 months of active experience as a pharmacy technician or experience deemed as equivalent by the board. Oncology experience, preferredLICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current registration with Montana Board of Pharmacy as Certified Pharmacy Technician.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Knowledge of personal computers, hardware, basic software programs including word processing and spreadsheets. must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to refer to policy manual for specific instructions/guidelines. Follow established policies and procedures. Ability to adhere to the standards of the job description. Ability to maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments and ability to work independentlyNOTICE 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 Drug Screening Health and Immunizations ScreeningABOUT US:
In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.
We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.
Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.
ABOUT GREAT FALLS:
Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Great Falls Clinic, LLC 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.