Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician 1 – Oregon Health & Science University

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$24.35/hr - $32.94/hr

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 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, infants 65.

• 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‑hour medication for distribution to patient's rooms.
  • Answering telephone, filing, billing/crediting and medication profile maintenance.
  • Load and refill medications into automated dispensing cabinet stations.
• Prioritize labels from new orders to assure that product is delivered to label location at least one hour prior to label due time.
• Organize and restock work areas during and prior to end of shift, and remove expired medication.
• Round to nursing locations; deliver items and remove excess and discontinued oral dosage and injectable dosage units from patients’ bins and refrigerators and return to pharmacy for action.
• Perform Unit Dose functions including:
  • Tube medications from pharmacy to hospital and clinic areas.
  • Repackage medications for unit dose dispensing; maintain and replenish stock for emergency trays and kits.
  • Return medications to stock and perform credits.
  • Record refrigerator temperature daily.
  • Process narcotics for removal from pharmacy inventory and order replacements as needed.
  • Maintain barcode medication integrity by ensuring medications are barcoded before leaving the pharmacy.
• Maintain manufacturing logs and documents to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Perform other technician duties as assigned based on operational needs.

• Completion of high school degree.
• State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License, including the completion and maintenance of job-specific competencies and certifications.

• Completion of training competencies.
• Computer keyboard proficiency.
• 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.

• Formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• Medical and scientific nomenclature.

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.

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 Affiant Role and Equal Opportunity Department at  or aaeo.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care