Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); Remote; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth seeks a Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The role supports pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical and clinical care across the network and works under direct pharmacist supervision.

The advertised wage ranges from $26.11 to $39.17 per hour. The position is remote, with requirement to reside and perform work within Oregon, Washington, or Alaska, and involves regimen tasks including refill processing and prior authorization services, patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Accredited Pharmacy Technician program or WA/OR state licensure prior to 2009.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical and clinical care.
• Support refill management and prior authorization services.
• Help with patient outreach and value-based care initiatives.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Mathematical skills

Workflow prioritization

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $26.11 – $39.17. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

** This is a remote position. If selected, candidates must reside and perform work within Oregon, Washington, or Alaska. **

Job Summary

Continuously exemplifies the mission, values and customer service philosophy of PeaceHealth in job performance and in relationships to others. Performs technical job functions that assist the pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical and clinical care. Job functions are product related.

Details of the Position

• Scope of work will be executed across the assigned network and support the broader collaboration.
• All work must be performed and checked under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Participates in refill management and prior authorization services across the assigned network.
• Supports patient outreach and services to improve value-based measure outcomes.
• Participates in other clinical services as requested by management.
• Handles nonprofessional phone calls from patients, provider offices and staff.
• Inspects medications for outdates in patient care area Pyxis stations as assigned.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as requested by management.
• Participates in educational in-services as requested by management.
• Promotes a safety-conscious work environment.
• Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Must pass written and video competencies assigned by Pharmacy leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Education

• High School Diploma Required

• Accredited Program Required: Pharmacy Technician from a Pharmacy Commission-approved technician training program (or fully licensed in WA state or OR state prior to 2009)

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Required: experience in ambulatory-related work (i.e. retail, refill processing, prior authorization processing, clinic, etc.)
• Preferred: Experience with Excel and Word

Credentials

• Required: Certified Pharmacy Technician - National and
• Required: Certified Pharmacy Tech - Washington

Skills

• Demonstrable customer service skill. (Required)
• Demonstrable mathematical skill. (Required)
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment. (Required)
• Ability to take suggestions, corrections and directions from the pharmacist. (Required)
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively with other healthcare team members. (Required)
• Ability to work under stressful conditions. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Occasional squatting/ kneeling/ bending.
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp to perform precise procedures frequently.
• Frequent reaching.
• Lift/Carry: Occasionally up to 30 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Occasionally up to 14 lbs. force.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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