Pharmacy Technician 3

UNAVAILABLE; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Options – Covered 100% for full-time employees

Two above‑market pension plans

Generous vacation policy

Sick Leave policy

Paid holidays

Substantial transport discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

An opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician in Portland, Oregon, providing technical support to pharmacists through medication preparation and data entry. The candidate must hold a High School Diploma, an Oregon Pharmacy Technician License, and have at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include compounding medications and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Benefits include fully covered healthcare, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Join a diverse environment at OHSU fostering equity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 2 years of pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education.
• Certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compound sterile medications adhering to aseptic procedures.
• Assist pharmacist with technical support activities including order entry and inventory management.
• Prioritize labels for timely delivery.

Skills

Ability to read and understand medical-related terms

Basic pharmaceutical mathematics calculations

Manipulating small objects like needles and syringes

Using mechanical systems for fluid transfer

Application of aseptic technique

Establishing priorities in workflow

Good interpersonal communication skills

Working under supervision of diverse pharmacists

Education

High School Diploma

Active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License

Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Job description

Department Overview

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

Function/Duties of Position

• Prepare, mix and compound sterile medications, including chemotherapy.
  • Adherence to aseptic procedures when preparing, mixing and compounding sterile hazardous and non-hazardous medications.
  • Perform pharmaceutical calculations in verifying dosage for medications to be 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 to keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Assist pharmacist through performance of the following technical support activities:
  • Computer order entry of inpatient and outpatient orders.
  • Filling unit dose medication orders.
  • Selecting ordered medications from inventory to fill new orders or to provide 24‑hour medication for distribution to patients' rooms.
  • Answering telephone, filing, billing/crediting, and medication profile maintenance.
  • Load and refill medications into automated dispensing cabinet stations.
  • Maintain manufacturing logs and documents to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Prioritize labels from new orders to assure that the product is delivered to the labeling location at least one hour prior to label due time.
• Perform other technician duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License
• 2 years of pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education
• 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 between 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 in this position.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options – Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25,000 of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above‑market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation – up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service.
• Sick Leave – up to 96 hours per year.
• 8 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri‑Met and C‑Tran discounts.
• Additional programs including tuition reimbursement and an employee assistance program (EAP).

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All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations.