Pharmacy Tech

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Samaritan Health Services in Newport, Oregon, is opening a new Retail Pharmacy location. This role supports pharmacists in medication preparation and labeling, performing a broad range of technical tasks under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, Oregon Pharmacy Technician license eligibility, and prior pharmacy tech experience; pre-employment drug screen is required.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Customer service

Mathematics

Time management

Clerical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Oregon Pharmacy Technician license required or eligible

Medical Pharmacy Technician course preferred

Experience and/or training as a Pharmacy Technician preferred

Oregon Certified Pharmacy Technician license preferred

Job description

New Retail Pharmacy Opening in Newport - January 2027

• 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

  • The Pharmacy teams at Samaritan Health Services are staffed by the area's leading experts on thousands of medications and make decisions that help optimize a patient's drug therapy.

• 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