Hospital Pharmacy Tech: IV/Med Prep & 24/7 Float Coverage

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health in Salem, OR is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support safe medication management, compounding, and timely distribution across central, decentral and IV services. This role is a great fit for a detail-oriented individual with strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will provide 24-hour float coverage on four rotating 10-hour shifts, with responsibilities including dispensing medications, medication reconciliation, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• State of Oregon pharmacy technician licensure.
• National pharmacy technician certification required through the NHA or PTCB within one year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications accurately by filling prescriptions, compounding oral liquids and IV admixtures using aseptic technique and generating labels in Epic.
• Conduct medication reconciliation by interviewing newly admitted patients, entering home medication histories into Epic and contacting primary care providers or community pharmacies to verify information.
• Manage automated dispensing systems including stocking Omnicell cabinets with controlled and non-controlled medications, resolving discrepancies, clearing return bins and operating RxOBOT for first doses and 24-hour fills.
• Maintain inventory levels by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing orders, verifying receipts, removing outdated medications and completing bi-monthly outdate checks.
• Deliver medications and IVs throughout the hospital, ensure timely departures and returns, label nurse servers with patient identification and support Joint Commission compliance.
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering phones within three rings, greeting providers and patients, relaying messages accurately and collaborating with pharmacy, nursing and physician teams.
• Support quality and safety by participating in QA activities, cleaning laminar airflow hoods and work areas, following infection-control protocols and applying USP 795, 797 and 800 standards for sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Organize and prioritize daily workload, solve routine problems independently, assist with training new staff and stay current with procedural changes.
• Maintain accurate records by entering prescription data, filing physician orders and preparing reports to support billing and regulatory requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Oregon pharmacy technician licensure

National pharmacy technician certification (NHA or PTCB) within 1 year

Job description

Salem Health in Salem, OR is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support safe medication management, compounding, and timely distribution across central, decentral and IV services. This role is a great fit for a detail-oriented individual with strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will provide 24-hour float coverage on four rotating 10-hour shifts, with responsibilities including dispensing medications, medication reconciliation, and