Pharmacy Technician 1
Department Overview
This position provides technical support to pharmacists with distribution of medications, including entering
prescriptions, third party processing, preparing medications for delivery to patients, inventory management,
and excellent customer service. 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 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.
Function/Duties of Position
- Assist pharmacist through performance of the following technical support activities:
- Computer order entry of inpatient and outpatient orders
- Filling unit dose medication orders
- Select ordered medications from inventory to fill new orders or to provide 24-hours medication for distribution to patient's room.
- Answering telephone, filing, billing / crediting and medication profile maintenance
- Load and refill medications into ADM Stations
Prioritize orders to assure that product is delivered to patients in a timely manner
Interacts with other healthcare team members and patients and displays a high level of customer service commitment
Organize and restock work areas during and prior to end of shift, and remove expired medication
Prepare completed prescriptions for shipment to the patient or courier to another pharmacy location
- Other Duties as Assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma, active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License, including the completion and maintenance of job-specific competencies and certifications.
Must possess computer keyboarding skills.
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.
Benefits:
- Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K 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 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].Average salary estimate
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