Pharmacy Tech Transitions of Care - MH

Legacy Health; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Services team, working under a pharmacist to support patients across care transitions with compassion and accuracy. You will collect the best possible medication history, aid in discharge medication provisioning, and collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other care teammates to ensure safe, effective medication use.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; pharmacy technician program is preferred; minimum 2

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent; pharmacy tech program preferred.
• Minimum 2 years as a pharmacy technician; retail or inpatient hospital experience preferred.
• Basic familiarity with computers and navigating electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Work under pharmacist supervision to support patients through care phases.
• Collect best possible medication history for accurate reconciliation.
• Facilitate discharge medications to ensure access post-hospitalization.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and care team for safe med use.
• Support efforts to reduce medication-related readmissions and improve continuity of care.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician program (preferred)

Job description

Overview

With the right medicine at the right time, patients have the opportunity to heal, recover, and thrive. At Legacy, Pharmacy Services plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission to make life better for everyone.

If you're a Pharmacy Technician who shares our commitment to compassionate, high-quality care, we invite you to consider joining our dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to support patients throughout various phases of care.

• Collect the best possible medication historyto support accurate and timely medication reconciliation by the care team.

• Facilitate the provision of discharge medications, helping ensure patients have access to necessary medications upon leaving the hospital.

• Collaborate closely with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other care team members to ensure safe and effective medication use during transitions of care.

• Support efforts to reduce medication-related readmissions and improve continuity of care.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a pharmacy technician program preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician required; retail and/or inpatient hospital experience preferred.
• Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
• Basic familiarity with computers and keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Licensure

• Current applicable state Pharmacy Technician Licensure or Pharmacy Intern License required prior to date of hire and maintained thereafter.

Pay Range

USD $26.34 - USD $35.87 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you