Pharmacy Tech-Certified

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, OR is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with medication preparation and labeling under supervision. This on-site role supports the PCH Pharmacy team while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; current Oregon Pharmacy Technician License or enrollment as PharmD intern; completion of a Medical Pharmacy Technician course preferred; pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current unencumbered Oregon Pharmacy Technician License or be an enrolled PharmD student with Oregon Board of Pharmacy Intern license.
• Medical Pharmacy Technician course completion preferred.
• All offers require pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in medication preparation and labeling activities.
• Performs a broad range of technical support functions under 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 (current, unencumbered)

Oregon Pharmacy Intern license (PharmD student)

Medical Pharmacy Technician course (preferred)

Job description

Facility Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

Location Newport, OR

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day

Department PCH Pharmacy

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $22.63 - $33.24

*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