Pharmacy Tech II-Certified

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Newport, Oregon, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with clinical data gathering, data entry, and medication order processing under supervision. The role emphasizes patient interaction and accurate support functions in a fast-paced pharmacy setting.

Requirements include an Oregon Pharmacy Technician license or active PharmD intern status, HS diploma, and 18 months of experience, plus proficiency with calculators and computer systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current unencumbered Oregon Pharmacy Technician License or PharmD student intern license in good standing.
• Eighteen months of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience with keyboard/computer data entry and basic math calculations.
• Technical experience in Pharmacy procedures, including IV admixture and sterile techniques.
• Experience and/or training assessing clinical data.
• Pre-employment/post-offer drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in clinical data gathering, problem solving, and clinical support functions.
• Support patient interactions and medication order processing under pharmacist supervision.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Mathematics

Time Management

Clerical

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy Technician License (Oregon)

PharmD student intern license (Oregon)

Tools

Calculator

Computer systems

Job description

New Retail Pharmacy Opening in Newport - January 2027

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• In addition to the basic purpose of the Pharmacy Technician, assists pharmacists in clinical data gathering, problem solving, clinical support functions, patient interaction and medication order processing. Supervised in all duties by a 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.
• Eighteen (18) months work experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
• Experience and/or training with a computer keyboard required.
• Experience and/or training operating a calculator and performing math calculations required.
• Technical experience in Pharmacy procedures, including IV admixture and sterile techniques required.
• Experience and/or training assessing clinical data required.
• 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