Pharmacy Technician 3

Oregon Health & Science University; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide technical support in a hospital setting. The role involves preparing unit doses, data entry, delivering medications, and cartfill exchanges under direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

You will perform sterile compounding, including chemotherapy, and ensure accuracy of procedures while supporting inpatient and outpatient services across diverse patient ages.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand medical terminology.
• Perform basic pharmaceutical math calculations accurately.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and handling sterile products.
• Maintain accuracy and accountability in medication distribution workflows.
• Demonstrate good communication with pharmacists, patients, and team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, and compound sterile medications including chemotherapy.
• Enter inpatient/outpatient orders in computer systems.
• Fill unit dose orders and select medications from inventory.
• Load and refill medications into automated dispensing cabinets.
• Maintain logs to comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Medical terminology

Pharmaceutical math

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Oregon Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB/NHA Certification

Job description

Department Overview

This position provides technical support to pharmacists through preparation of unit doses, data entry, delivery of medications, and cartfill exchange. Person working this shift is responsible for ensuring accountability and accuracy of standard operations procedures in these areas. Position works under direct supervision of a Pharmacist who is responsible for the safe and proper distribution and use of drugs in inpatients and outpatients who range in age from neonates, infants <1 year old, children and adolescents ages 1-18, adults ages 19-65, and the elderly age >65. Be able to perform duties as specified in Pharmacy Technician 1 and 2 Class Specifications as applicable to work unit.

Function/Duties of Position

• Prepare, mix and compound sterile medications, including chemotherapy.
  • Adherence to aseptic procedures when preparing, mixing and compoundingsterile hazardous and non-hazardous medications.
  • Performs pharmaceutical calculations in verifying dosage for medications tobe prepared.
  • Cleans and maintains primary and secondary engineering controls (e.g.,vertical and laminar flow hoods) and equipment used to compound sterile hazardous and non-hazardous medications (e.g. repeater pump, work surfaces), discarding all non-preserved and/or non-labeled solutions in order to keep work area clean and orderly.
• Assist pharmacist through performance of the following technical supportactivities:
  • Computer order entry of inpatient and outpatient orders.
  • Filling unit dose medication orders.
  • Select ordered medications from inventory to fill new orders or to provide24-hours medication for distribution to patient's room.
  • Answering telephone, filing, billing / crediting and medication profilemaintenance.
  • Load and refill medications into automated dispensing cabinet stations.
  • Maintain manufacturing logs and document to ensure compliance withregulatory agencies.

• Prioritize labels from new orders to assure that product is delivered to label location at least one hour prior to label due time.

• Organize and restock work areas during and prior to end of shift, and remove expired medication.
• Perform other technician duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License AND

• 2 years of pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education;AND

• Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association. Certification must be maintained.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Ability to read and understand medical-related terms.
• Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical mathematics calculations.
• Skill at manipulating small objects, e.g., needles, syringes, ampules.
• Ability to use mechanical system for transfer of fluids.
• Knowledge of and skill at application of aseptic technique.
• Ability to establish priorities in workflow.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work under supervision of diverse Pharmacists.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal pharmacy technician training program
• Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• Medical and scientific nomenclature

Additional Details

Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and noise. Understand the difference of non-hazardous and hazardous medications; safely handle hazardous medications per regulatory guidelines. Flexibility in scheduling of shift times. Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties to this position.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]