Pharmacy Technician

Agence PROvidence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR is seeking an Acute Care Pharmacy Technician II for a full-time night shift (7:30pm–6am), on a 7-on/7-off schedule (Thursday–Wednesday). The role involves filling and dispensing unit dose and stock meds to nursing units, triaging orders, and maintaining the ADS.

Requires Oregon Pharmacy Technician license or PTCB certification and 1–2 years of hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Oregon Pharmacy Technician License or Oregon Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) required at hire.
• Minimum of one year of pharmacy practice in an integrated health system and current PTCB certification - OR - 2 years hospital pharmacy if not PTCB certified.
• Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program preferred.
• Experience with Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs) and electronic health records (EHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill/dispense oral and IV medications to nursing units and other departments in a prompt accurate manner.
• Triaging patient orders and maintaining the integrity of the automated dispensing system (ADS).

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Oregon Pharmacy Technician License or Oregon Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)

1 year pharmacy practice in integrated health system OR 2 years hospital pharmacy if not PTCB

Job description

Description

Pharmacy Technician at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR.

Full-Time/Night Shift - 7 day on 7 day off schedule working Thursday-Wednesday from 7:30pm-6am

The Acute Care Pharmacy Tech II performs duties relating to the filling and dispensing of unit dose and stock medications from the pharmacy to the nursing units and other ancillary departments in a prompt accurate manner. Fill/dispense oral and IV medications, triaging patient orders and maintaining the integrity of the automated dispensing system (ADS).

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Upon hire: Oregon Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician or
• Upon hire: Oregon Pharmacy Technician License.
• Minimum of one year (> 2080 clock hours) of pharmacy practice in an integrated health system and current PTCB certification - OR - 2 years (>4160 hours) hospital pharmacy if not PTCB certified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program.
• Specialty certification (e.g. ACPE approved sterile compounding certification) where applicable for role.
• Previous experience with Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs) and electronic health records (EHR).

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About The Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 460741

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Pharmacy

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Night

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 5001 PPMC PHARMACY

Address: OR Portland 4805 NE Glisan St

Work Location: Providence Portland Medical Ctr-Portland

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $23.81 - $36.44

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.