Pharmacy Technician

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Bend, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by preparing, labeling, storing and distributing IV and other medications, under direct pharmacist supervision.

The role includes billing and clerical tasks to keep the Pharmacy department running efficiently. Preferred credentials include an Oregon CPhT license, national certification (PTCB/NHA), and at least six months in a hospital pharmacy or related area with sterile technique and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician license (CPhT) through the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.
• National certification through PTCB or NHA preferred.
• Preferred: Six months or more hospital pharmacy experience, or related field with experience in medications, sterile technique, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing pharmaceutical care to the patient by preparing, storing, ordering, billing, labeling, and distributing IV and other medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Performs other technical and clerical duties as necessary for the daily operation of the Pharmacy department.

Job description

**TITLE:** Pharmacy Technician**POSITION OVERVIEW:** The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, assists in providing pharmaceutical care to the patient by preparing, storing, ordering, billing, labeling, and distributing IV and other medications in a safe, accurate and timely manner in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures, and state and federal law. Pharmacy Technicians also perform other technical and clerical duties as necessary for the daily operation of the Pharmacy department. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.**LOCATION:** Pharmacy Technicians may be asked to work at multiple St. Charles Health System worksites at the request of leadership to fulfill short term, immediate staffing needs.**Preferred:** Certified Pharmacy Technician license (CPhT) through the Oregon Board of Pharmacy. National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).**Preferred:** Six (6) months or more hospital pharmacy experience, or related field with experience in medications, sterile technique experience, and computer skills.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**Occasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, keyboard operation for receiving caregivers, operation of a motor vehicle, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon.The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.For additional information, such as Career FAQ's, benefits, and why your dream job awaits, please visit our site.