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Oregon Health & Science University

Pharmacy Technician 1

Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Overview Pharmacy Technician 1 US-OR-Portland Requisition ID: 2025-35939 Position Category: Pharmacy Job Type: AFSCME union represented Position Type: Regular Full-Time Posting Department: Outpatient Pharmacy Posting Salary Range: $24.35 - $32.94 per hour, Commensurate with Experience Posting FTE: 1.00 Posting Schedule: Monday-Sunday Posting Hours: 6:00am-7:00pm HR Mission: Healthcare Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

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 operations 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 who range in age from neonates, infants

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Responsibilities

Assist pharmacist through performance of the following technical support activities:

Computer order entry of inpatient and outpatient orders.

Filling unit dose medication orders.

Selecting ordered medications from inventory to fill new orders or to provide 24-hour medication for distribution to patient's room.

Answering telephone, filing, billing/crediting and medication profile maintenance.

Load and refill medications into automated dispensing cabinet stations.

Prioritize labels from new orders to ensure 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.

Required Qualifications

Completion of high school degree

Computer keyboard

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

State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License

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.

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 aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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