You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here. About Us Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital.Learn more (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/) about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality. Your Benefits We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permanent full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.Click here (https://www.billingsclinic.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for more information ordownload the Employee Benefits Guide (https://ncstoragemlbillings.blob.core.windows.net/public/2021%20Billings%20Clinic%20Staff%20Benefits%20Guide.pdf) . Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here (https://www.billingsclinic.com/campaign-landing-pages/magnet/) to learn more! Pre-Employment Requirements All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here (https://billingsclinic.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=15&c=billingsclinic) to learn more! 340B Purchasing Agent/Certified Pharmacy Tech 340B CONTRACT PHARMACY (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL) req7672 Shift: Day Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater) Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours (Non-Exempt) Starting Wage DOE: $22.78 - 28.48 *May be eligible for a $2,500 sign on incentive* This is an exciting new role that supports our 340B team. This role helps to implement new 340B initiatives within Billings Clinic. In addition, this role supports Billings Clinic commitment to ensuring 340B compliance. A successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail and willingness to learn Essential Job Functions • Serve as purchasing agent for 340B program, including ordering, receiving, and distribution of 340B pharmaceutical agents. • Receives, unpacks and verifies medications received against invoice to ensure medication needs are met and charges are accurate. • Provides for the dispensing, packaging, and/or shipping/transportation of medications. • Labels, organizes and maintains the drug inventory in a clean and orderly fashion. Maintains the purchasing/shipping area in a neat and orderly condition. • Supports in-house, regional and contract pharmacy service lines. • Tracks usage and purchasing, utilizes virtual inventory software, and uploads data related to 340b medication procurement program. This position requires the use of many different software programs • Coordination, preparation, and posting of monthly 340b transactions. • Responsible to answer any questions during annual audits for work performed during the year. • Assist in solving problems that arise during any annual audit of the 340b program. • Assist in preparing daily clinic department and hospital medication orders. • Assist in medication order distribution for Billings Clinic. • Assures adequate supplies of pharmaceuticals or a realistic alternative is available when confronted with manufacturer backorders/outs. Communicates these situations when appropriate. • Assist in management of shortages and allocations. Work with pharmacy team on suitable alternatives as needed. • Resolves discrepancies with vendors. Assures contract compliance within purchasing of drugs. • Ensures accurate charge and revenue capture • Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality. • Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory system/departmental requirements. • Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance. • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. • Provides assistance to and serves as the backup to the pharmacy purchasing team, when appropriate. Minimum Qua lifications Education • High School or GED High school diploma or equivalent • Other Two (2) years post high school education, preferred Experience • Prior experience working in a pharmacy setting (either inpatient or outpatient) preferred • Prior knowledge and/or experience working with purchasing or inventory management, preferred Certifications and Licenses • Certified Pharmacy Technician At hire Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing. Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more atwww.billingsclinic.com/aboutus (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/) Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.