Pharmacy Tech-Certified (Float Pool)

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Traveling Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in medication preparation and labeling. This role involves working across various pharmacy sites, ensuring optimal patient care and medication management. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a solid foundation in mathematics, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to the community and make a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current unencumbered Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician License or PharmD student.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in medication preparation and labeling.
• Perform technical support functions under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Mathematics

Time Management

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician License

PharmD Student in Good Standing

Job description

• The pharmacy team at Samaritan Health Services is looking for a Traveling Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in medication preparation and labeling activities. Other duties include performing a broad range of technical support functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. This position is eligible for a $3.00 per hour float differential to be paid on hours worked. Travel will be between Samaritan Hospital Pharmacy sites in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast.

  Samaritan Health Services pharmacies are staffed by experienced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are the area's leading experts on thousands of medications. They make important decisions that help optimize a patient’s drug therapy and are dedicated to patient care.

  As a Pharmacy Technician, you are required to hold a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as either an unencumbered Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician License or be currently enrolled as a 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 is preferred.

  Thousands of your friends and neighbors make up Samaritan Health Services. We’re a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics, health services and health plans caring for more than 250,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. We work together to provide innovative medicine and world-class quality in a way that supports the values of the communities we serve. That includes caring for all people, regardless of your ability to pay.

  Important knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are listed below:

  • 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, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate 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.
• 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
  • Pharmacy Administration provides leadership and direction to the various pharmacy departments and programs at SHS. These include inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, Medication Management and pharmacy residency programs as well as 340B operations. We are staffed with seasoned pharmacists and technicians who help optimize pharmaceutical care throughout our SHS service area.
• 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, computer hardware and software, including applications . Ability to operate applications, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate 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.
  • Specialty Pharmacy Technician (if applicable):
    • Ability to read, understand, translate and enter prescription orders into the pharmacy management system.
    • Basic working knowledge of diseases and the drugs that the pharmacy dispenses.
• 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