Hospital Pharmacy Technician: Unit Dose & Med Delivery

OHSU; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Two pension plans

Vacation up to 200 hours/year

Sick leave 96 hours/year

8 paid holidays/year

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

OHSU is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide unit dose support, data entry, and medication distribution in a hospital setting. You will work under a pharmacist to ensure safe and accurate handling of medications across inpatient and outpatient services in Oregon.

The role requires Oregon licensure, high school diploma, and proficiency with computer entry, calculations, and aseptic technique. Shift flexibility and alignment with patient care are essential aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License required, with job-specific competencies.
• Must possess computer keyboarding skills.
• Ability to read and understand medical terms.
• Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Skill at manipulating small objects (needles, syringes, ampules).
• Ability to use mechanical system for transfer of fluids.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Ability to establish priorities in workflow.

Responsibilities

• Perform unit dose functions including repackaging and stocking emergency trays and kits.
• Return medications to stock and process credits.
• Record refrigerator temperatures daily.
• Process narcotics for removal and restock as needed.
• Load and refill medications into automated dispensing cabinet stations.
• Answer calls, file, billing/crediting and medication profile maintenance.
• Round to nursing locations and deliver items to patient rooms.

Skills

Medical terms

Pharmacy math

Keyboarding

Small object handling

Aseptic technique

Workflow prioritization

Reading medical terms

Education

High School Diploma

Oregon Pharmacy Technician License

Formal pharmacy technician training

Inpatient/outpatient hospital experience

Job description

OHSU is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide unit dose support, data entry, and medication distribution in a hospital setting. You will work under a pharmacist to ensure safe and accurate handling of medications across inpatient and outpatient services in Oregon.

The role requires Oregon licensure, high school diploma, and proficiency with computer entry, calculations, and aseptic technique. Shift flexibility and alignment with patient care are essential aspects of this position.