Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacotherapy

Agence PROvidence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Ambulatory Clinic. The role supports ambulatory pharmacist practice by handling appointments, gathering and documenting patient information through interviews with patients, families, caregivers, and providers.

Vaccination administration may be performed when in scope. Responsibilities include processing prior authorization requests, coordinating with clinics and pharmacies, and contributing to a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Oregon Pharmacy Technician license or certification on hire.
• National certification within 2 years, as applicable.
• 1 year of pharmacy technician experience if PTCB, or 2 years without national certification.

Responsibilities

• Support ambulatory pharmacist practice by handling appointments and gathering patient information via interviews.
• Document patient information and coordinate with families, caregivers, pharmacies, and providers.
• Assist with prior authorizations and, when in scope, vaccine administration.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Interviews with patients

Prior authorizations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Oregon Pharmacy Technician License or Certification

National Certification within 2 years

Job description

Description

Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacotherapy for the Ambulatory Clinic at St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR.

Full-Time/Day Shift - Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5pm

The Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician plays a key role in supporting Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist practice thru handling appointments, gathering and documentation of patient information through interviews with patients, families, caregivers, pharmacies, and medical providers. This role provides expertise in prior authorizations as applicable and may administer vaccines when in scope for the practice site.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent 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.
• Within 2 years of hire: National Certified Pharmacy Technician certification within 2 years of hire as applicable.
• 1 year Pharmacy Technician experience if PTCB or 2 years of pharmacy technician experience if without national certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Pharmacy technician program (may be required in some states for pharmacy technicians).
• 1 year Customer Service experience.

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.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

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