Pharmacy Tech Retail

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dent

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, Oregon, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists under supervision. The role includes handling Pyxis systems, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring accurate medication preparation in a busy hospital setting.

Requirements include high school diploma, Oregon Pharmacy Technician registration, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior hospital experience is desired but not required.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma
• Completed basic science and math courses.
• Required: Pharmacy Technician Registration with Oregon Board of Pharmacy
• Desired: Previous hospital experience, computer skills, Pyxis systems and pharmacy knowledge

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Basic science and math courses

Tools

Pyxis system

Computer terminal

Job description

Overview

Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision

Full-Time position

Wage compensation - Min: $ 21.66 Max: $ 33.17

Pharmacy Technician will be working under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and will carry out the responsibilities that are assigned by the Director of Pharmacy and approved by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Personal Traits, Qualities, and Aptitudes:

Must be able to 1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; 2) accept responsibility for the directions, control, planning, of an activity; 3) make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria; 4) work independently; 5) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; 6) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, grief, or trauma; 7) relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; 8) communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background; 9) incorporating guest relations in daily activities.

Working Conditions:

Inside environment, protected from the weather, but not necessarily temperature changes. Subject to potential exposure to infectious and contagious disease, and hazardous (including biohazard) materials and equipment; Potentially subject to combative/confused patients; Variable noise levels; Subject to rapid pace, multiple stimuli, unpredictable environment, and critical situations.

Physical Demands/Traits:

Must be able to 1) Perceive the nature of sounds by ear; 2) express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; 3) lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds; 4) continuous walking and standing.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: High School Diploma

Completed basic science and math courses.

Experience:

Required: None

Desired: Previous hospital experience, computer skills, Pyxis systems and pharmacy knowledge

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations:

Required: Pharmacy Technician Registration with Oregon Board of Pharmacy

Equipment/Tools/Work Aids:

Sterile IV Hoods and IV supplies (needles, syringes, etc), typewriter, computer terminal and printer, photocopier, fax machine, Pyxis system

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Computer Skills And Experience

IV Admixture and sterile compounding procedures

Pyxis support, load and unload and refill features.

40 Hours USD $21.66/Hr. USD $33.17/Hr. 01-4050 Pharmacy Day