Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Montana
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Montana draw steady demand across retail pharmacy chains, independent pharmacies, and the state's regional hospital systems, with openings at every level from entry-level to lead technician. The busiest hiring centers are Billings, Missoula, and Great Falls, where employers such as Benefis Health System, St. Patrick Hospital, and Billings Clinic maintain consistent pharmacy technician needs. Compounding, long-term care pharmacy, and hospital inpatient pharmacy are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction. The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.
Position Summary
Looking for a career that rewards you? As a Back-End Pharmacy Technician with Omnicare, you will not only find rewarding work in your community, but a team focused on providing a supportive and innovative team environment for all members.
Day In The Life:
As an Back-End Pharmacy Technician, you will work to ensure all medication needs and regulatory standards are met for our patients. You will work in various workstations allowing you to grow your skillsets further. Our back-end team focuses on order fulfillment in our closed-door pharmacy setting, including packaging and dispensing of medication, reviewing delivery orders and bins for accuracy, and coordinating stock rotations. Additional tasks and responsibilities include:
- Rotating and working in various assigned pharmacy workstations including: Packaging, Staging, Returns, Receiving, Narcotics, IV, Ekit, Compounding, Omnicell Cycle Fill, Machine Packaging
- Receiving product deliveries, pull and stage product for distribution, rotate stock, and coordinate activities with drivers to ensure shipments are accurate and deliveries are timely
- Performing physical inventories of medication
The Team:
Omnicare, a CVS Health Company, provides care to those in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and chronic care settings.
Although Omnicare pharmacies are not open to the public, you’ll work amongst great colleagues in a supportive environment aligned with the company’s mission, allowing our customers to focus on giving their patients the best care.
Required Qualifications
- Certification/licensed/registered pharmacy technician or as required by state law
- One (1) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Skills/Experience, but not Required:
- Prior experience in the long-term care industry
- Prior experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
- PTCB National Certification
- Five (5) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Education
- Verifiable High School Diploma or GED
Anticipated Weekly Hours
20Time Type
Part timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.00 - $26.21This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This part‑time position is eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, the benefits for this position include dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/16/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction. The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.
Position Summary
Looking for a career that rewards you? As a Back-End Pharmacy Technician with Omnicare, you will not only find rewarding work in your community, but a team focused on providing a supportive and innovative team environment for all members.
Day In The Life:
As an Back-End Pharmacy Technician, you will work to ensure all medication needs and regulatory standards are met for our patients. You will work in various workstations allowing you to grow your skillsets further. Our back-end team focuses on order fulfillment in our closed-door pharmacy setting, including packaging and dispensing of medication, reviewing delivery orders and bins for accuracy, and coordinating stock rotations. Additional tasks and responsibilities include:
- Rotating and working in various assigned pharmacy workstations including: Packaging, Staging, Returns, Receiving, Narcotics, IV, Ekit, Compounding, Omnicell Cycle Fill, Machine Packaging
- Receiving product deliveries, pull and stage product for distribution, rotate stock, and coordinate activities with drivers to ensure shipments are accurate and deliveries are timely
- Performing physical inventories of medication
The Team:
Omnicare, a CVS Health Company, provides care to those in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and chronic care settings.
Although Omnicare pharmacies are not open to the public, you’ll work amongst great colleagues in a supportive environment aligned with the company’s mission, allowing our customers to focus on giving their patients the best care.
Required Qualifications
- Certification/licensed/registered pharmacy technician or as required by state law
- One (1) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Skills/Experience, but not Required:
- Prior experience in the long-term care industry
- Prior experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
- PTCB National Certification
- Five (5) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Education
- Verifiable High School Diploma or GED
Anticipated Weekly Hours
20Time Type
Part timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.00 - $26.21This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This part‑time position is eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, the benefits for this position include dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/16/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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What Montana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy technician jobs across Montana.
- Active Montana Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician
- National certification through PTCB or ExCPT preferred or required by many employers
- High school diploma or GED with pharmacy technician coursework or on-the-job training
- Experience with pharmacy dispensing software such as QS1, PioneerRx, or Epic
- Ability to accurately process prescriptions, verify dosages, and maintain patient records
- Strong attention to detail and comfort working in a fast-paced retail or clinical environment
Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Montana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacy technician in Montana?
To work as a pharmacy technician in Montana, you must register with the Montana Board of Pharmacy before beginning employment. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent, and registration requires a background check along with proof of training or employer sponsorship of on-the-job training. Many employers also require or strongly prefer national certification from PTCB or ExCPT. Some Montana community colleges, including Flathead Valley and Helena College, offer pharmacy technician programs that satisfy training requirements.
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Montana?
Pharmacy technicians in Montana earn a median of about $49,400 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,330 for the lowest 10% to over $60,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pharmacy technicians in Montana?
Employers hiring pharmacy technicians in Montana right now include Walgreens, CVS Health, and Albertsons, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Montana's mix of large regional health systems and independent community pharmacies means openings appear across both clinical and retail settings statewide.
Which Montana cities have the most pharmacy technician jobs?
Bozeman, Missoula, and Whitefish account for the greatest concentration of pharmacy technician openings in Montana. Billings leads as the state's largest city and medical hub, anchored by Billings Clinic and Benefis Health System's extensive pharmacy operations, while Missoula and Great Falls support consistent demand through their regional hospital systems, retail pharmacy chains, and growing outpatient clinic networks.
Are there remote pharmacy technician jobs in Montana?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of pharmacy technician openings tied to Montana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on, dispensing-focused nature of most pharmacy technician work. The roles most likely to offer remote or telepharmacy components are specialty pharmacy call center positions, prior authorization support roles, and medication therapy management coordination.
How can I get hired as a pharmacy technician in Montana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to retail pharmacy chains or independent pharmacies that offer on-the-job training and will sponsor your Montana Board of Pharmacy registration. Billings Clinic and SCL Health facilities in Montana occasionally post entry-level pharmacy technician trainee roles. Candidates moving from cashier, medical assistant, or certified nursing assistant positions have a natural advantage. Completing a pharmacy technician certificate program at a Montana community college and sitting for PTCB certification before applying significantly strengthens your application even without prior pharmacy experience.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in Montana?
You can find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in Montana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to see which roles match your experience level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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