Pharmacy Tech

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Geary Street Clinic Pharmacy in Albany, Oregon, a Samaritan Health Services facility, is a community pharmacy serving the public. It dispenses prescriptions, offers immunizations, medication management, and contraceptive prescribing.

The pharmacy is staffed by experienced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians dedicated to patient care. The position assists pharmacists with medication preparation and labeling and provides broad technical support under pharmacist supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Oregon Pharmacy Technician license required or eligible.
• Successful completion of Medical Pharmacy Technician course preferred.
• Experience and/or training as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Oregon Certified Pharmacy Technician license preferred.
• All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in medication preparation, and labeling activities. Performs a broad range of technical support functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Job description

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

  • Assists pharmacists in medication preparation, and labeling activities. Performs a broad range of technical support functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  • Geary Street Clinic Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in a multidisciplinary ambulatory clinic in Albany. The pharmacy is open to any member of the public. The primary role of this pharmacy is to dispense community patient prescriptions. They also offer immunizations, medication management services, and contraceptive prescribing. The pharmacy is staffed by experienced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are dedicated to patient care.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Oregon Pharmacy Technician license required or eligible.
  • Successful completion of Medical Pharmacy Technician course preferred.
  • Experience and/or training as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
  • Oregon Certified Pharmacy Technician license preferred.
  • All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
  • Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware, software, and applications. Ability to operate applications, enter data, and process information.
  • Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
  • Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
  • Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
  • Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
  • Continually (67 - 100% of the time)
  • WALK - INCLINE
  • LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
  • LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
  • LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
  • CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
  • SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
  • KNEEL (on knees)
  • PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)
  • PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
  • WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  • LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
  • LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
  • LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  • CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
  • SQUAT Repetitive
  • BEND FORWARD at waist
  • PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
  • PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)
  • PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
  • PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)
  • SIT
  • STAND
  • CLIMB - STAIRS
  • LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  • LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
  • CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  • CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  • ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  • ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  • REACH - Upward
  • PINCH Fingers
  • GRASP Hand/Fist
  • REACH - Forward
  • MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  • FINGER DEXTERITY