Pharmacy Tech-Certified

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Employment commitment required

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Albany, OR is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in medication preparation and labeling, performing a range of technical support tasks under supervision. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and either a current Oregon Pharmacy Technician license, enrollment as a first-year PharmD student with an Oregon Intern license, or completion of a Medical Pharmacy Technician course. Starting bonus/relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One of the following required:
• Current unencumbered Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician License; or enrolled first-year PharmD student with Oregon Intern license; or completion of Medical Pharmacy Technician course preferred.

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

Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician License

PharmD student (Oregon Intern license)

Medical Pharmacy Technician course

Job description

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

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.

One (1) of the following required:

• Current unencumbered Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician License.
• Currently enrolled first-year PharmD student in good standing with an accredited pharmacy school and current unencumbered Oregon Board of Pharmacy Intern license.
• Successful completion of Medical Pharmacy Technician course 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

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

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

SQUAT Repetitive

BEND FORWARD at waist

SIT

STAND

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs