Pharmacy Technician - On-Call

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Multnomah County Health Department is seeking an On-Call Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacy clinics in Portland, OR. You will assist Pharmacists, gather patient information, and prepare prescriptions in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must be licensed in Oregon with at least 6 months retail pharmacy experience. Shifts are on-call to meet staffing needs; pay ranges from $27.64 to $33.99 per hour and position is non-exempt.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in Oregon (in good standing).
• Minimum 6 months experience in a retail pharmacy setting.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations, billing, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient information for prescription processing.
• Perform online billing and resolve third-party claim rejections.
• Prepare prescriptions by counting, pouring, or mixing medications and labeling containers.
• Answer phones, process refill requests, and file prescriptions after dispensing.
• Review patient profiles in electronic health records and pharmacy software.
• Close out end-of-shift batches and prepare daily deposits.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Retail pharmacy experience

Communication skills

Oregon licensure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range: $27.64 - $33.99 Hourly Department: Health Department Job Type: On-Call Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 24, 2026

The Opportunity: THIS WORK MATTERS! You must be currently licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Oregon to be considered for this position. Be part of a team that truly cares! Multnomah County Health Department's Pharmacy team is committed to providing compassionate, accessible pharmaceutical care to our diverse community. We're guided by our core values of compassion, empowerment, and racial equity in everything we do. As a Pharmacy Technician, you'll collaborate with Portland's leading healthcare professionals in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. This recruitment will be used to fill on-call pharmacy technician positions that will support our various pharmacy clinics as needed to maintain staffing requirements.

Pharmacy Technicians provide technical support to Pharmacists in the practice of Pharmacy in accordance with federal and State of Oregon Pharmacy Board Rules and Regulations.

As the On-Call Pharmacy Technician, you will:

• Gather patient information needed for prescription processing.
• Perform on-line billing, call third-party insurances for clarification and resolution of claim rejections, confirm payments.
• Prepare prescriptions by counting, pouring, or mixing medications and labeling containers.
• Answer phones, take messages for refill requests, pull medications from stock for the pharmacists, and file written prescriptions after prescriptions are dispensed.
• Answer questions from the staff/patients that do not require a Pharmacist's professional expertise or judgment.
• Assist staff/patients to ensure timely quality customer service is delivered.
• Review/analyze patient profiles in the electronic health record and pharmacy software for coverage notes, and refill requests to providers.
• Complete prescription sales and collection of pharmacy copays and fees.
• Close out batches at the end of each shift, and prepare daily deposits.

Inventory Management:

• Order drugs and supplies from wholesalers and other vendors utilizing online systems.
• Receive, check in, and stock shelves with drugs and supplies; process order errors and returns to vendors.
• Check stock for outdated medications; process expired medications for return to reverse distributor.
• Monitor refrigerated items for proper temperature.
• Complete requested reports and documentation.
• Perform related duties as instructed or required.

A successful Pharmacy Technician will demonstrate:

• The ability to apply an equity, intersectional and anti-racist lens.
• The ability to exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with sensitive, complex, confidential information and situations, in addition to acting professionally, and empathetically, with individuals and communities.
• The ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging:

Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated.

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade;

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months experience working in a retail pharmacy setting.

Required License(s)/Certification(s):

• Currently licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Oregon in good standing by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills:

• Additional specialized training in pharmacy or a related field is desirable. Experience working in a retail and/or community health center pharmacy setting. Excellent communication skills.

Cultural Competencies:

The position requires the knowledge and understanding of culture, traditions, attitudes, beliefs, social experience and history of those experiencing oppression and barriers to opportunity. This position must demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the origins and results of the disparities experienced by individuals and families related to racism and social-economic injustices.

Equal Pay Law:

Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Inclement Weather and Disasters - Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime. Type: Represented FLSA: Non-Exempt Location: Float Locations can be found by clicking here Schedule: Shift times vary from Monday - Friday. Hours are variable. In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

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