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Glendive, MT, USA | Pharmacy | Full Time

As a leading employer in Glendive Montana, Glendive Medical Center (GMC) is committed to caring, healing, and a healthier community. GMC lives by SERVE-providing compassionate service, striving for excellence, treating all with respect, practicing responsible stewardship, and engaging our community to improve health. We take pride in uplifting and giving back to our community! If you are bright, highly motivated, community oriented, and a team player we encourage you to apply!

Working in a critical access hospital provides clinicians with a unique opportunity to have a more diverse patient care experience. The Pharmacy Technician will perform pharmacy-related functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The technician helps facilitate dispensing duties as well as performing administrative functions of the department that do not require professional judgment or schooling.

Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Prepares prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist and fills stock replacements.

+ Prepares admixtures per defined protocols

+ Aids in Clean room preparation.

+ Makes requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from the pharmacist.

+ Orders, receives, and maintains inventory of drugs and chemicals, and ensures their security.

+ Helps maintain an orderly, clean environment including cleanliness of pharmacy stock and supplies.

+ Enters data into the computer system, recording prescriptions, purchase orders, stock orders, requisitions, and disbursements.

+ Under direction of pharmacist, removes unneeded or outdated drugs from stock and prepares for return or disposal.

+ Performs general clerical duties for the department.

Required Skills/Abilities:

+ Ability to enter data into a computer to maintain records.

+ Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Education and Experience:

+ High school diploma or GED certificate.

+ Successful completion of a pharmacy technician training course or a minimum of one year of on-the-job training.

+ National certification preferred but not required.

+ State licensing, as required.

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to perform light lifting (up to 15 pounds) and repetitious physical activity.

+ Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Additional Job Information:

+ Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis

+ Bonus: Position may be eligible for recruitment incentives.

+ IE: Sign-on, Retention, Moving Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.

+ Typical Schedule: Five (5) Eight (8) hours shifts

+ Location: On Site - 202 Prospect Dr, Glendive MT 59330

+ Travel: Very minimal to none

Benefits:

+ Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following the completion of 59 days of employment for:

+ Medical Insurance and Healthcare Spending Accounts

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short Term Disability

+ Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy for each full-time employee at 1.5 times their salary up to $50,000.

+ Company Paid Long Term Disability

+ A wide variety of voluntary fringe benefits

+ Upon the Completion of 30 days employees are eligible for:

+ + 401(k) with partial company match

+ 100% vested after two years of employment.

+ + PTO

+ Paid Float Holidays

+ Extended Illness paid time off

About Us:

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) is a full-service, 25-bed acute care hospital with 24-hour emergency care, full medical and surgical services (https://www.gmc.org/services/) and an attached 36-bed skilled Extended Care facility. We are dedicated to being a leader in providing and promoting health and wellness to the residents of east central Montana and western North Dakota. GMC is a designated Critical Access Hospital.

With our highly qualified team of medical providers, GMC offers a comprehensive, integrated system of services including primary, long-term and specialty care as well as prevention and wellness services. Our medical providers are easily accessible at the attached Gabert Clinic.

We are proud of our ability to incorporate current technology and services and provide state-of-the-art medical care to our region.

GMC also owns and operates The Heritage on Merrill, a 13-unit assisted living facility offering personal, 24-hour professional care.

Community:

Glendive, Montana offers a blend of small-town charm, outdoor adventure, and a growing entrepreneurial spirit. It's known for its safety, friendly community, and proximity to natural attractions like Makoshika State Park and the Yellowstone River.

Here's a more detailed look at the reasons for considering relocation to Glendive:

+ Small-Town Charm and Community:

+ Glendive is a safe and friendly city, known for its "small town charm".

+ It's a great place to connect with neighbors and be part of a close-knit community.

+ The downtown area is experiencing growth, with new boutiques, specialty shops, and art.

+ Outdoor Recreation and Natural Beauty:

+ Makoshika State Park: Glendive is the gateway to this park, which boasts stunning badlands scenery, dinosaur fossils, and various activities like hiking, camping, and stargazing.

+ Yellowstone Rive r: The river runs right through town, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and agate hunting.

+ Short Pine OHV Recreation Area: Over 2,800 acres of trails are available for off-roading.

+ Fort Peck Lake: Nearby, this large lake offers camping, boating, and fishing.

+ Montana's Trail to the Stars: Glendive is a part of this trail, known for its dark skies and stargazing opportunities.

+ Economic Opportunities and Entrepreneurship:

+ Glendive is a hub for agricultural activities in eastern Montana.

+ The downtown area is seeing growth with new businesses, making it an attractive place for entrepreneurs.

+ Proximity to other attractions:

+ Glendive is within a few hours of attractions like Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, and Medora.

+ Climate:

+ Eastern Montana weather is characterized by a semi-arid climate with warm summers and cold winters. It's part of the Northern Great Plains, experiencing warm summers and cold, dry winters. Spring and summer tend to be wetter than winter, and there can be a lot of wind.

Here's a more detailed look:

+ Summers:

+ Warm and dry, with sunshine being the norm. Temperatures can reach into the 80s and 90s.

+ Winters:

+ Cold and dry, with snow possible at any time of the year. Temperatures can drop well below freezing, with occasional sub-zero temperatures.

+ Spring and Fall:

+ Can be unpredictable and variable, with possible swings in temperature and weather patterns.

+ Precipitation

+ Relatively low, with most precipitation falling in the form of summer thunderstorms or winter snow.

+ Winds:

+ Common, with strong winds possible, especially during the winter months.

+ Severe Weather:

+ Montana is susceptible to severe weather, including severe thunderstorms, high winds, and even tornadoes, according to the Montana.gov (https://des.mt.gov/Preparedness/Severe-Weather) .

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GMC promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment screenings.