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Oregon Health & Science University

Pharmacy Technician 2

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

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Base pay range $26.60/hr - $35.98/hr

Department Overview This position provides technical support to pharmacists through preparation of unit doses, data entry, delivery of medications, and cartfill exchange. Functions as a liaison and a point of contact for various pharmacy operations and interdisciplinary team members.

Facilitate and prioritizes time sensitive duties which may include but are not limited to delivery of urgent medications, pharmacy program support and operational procedures. 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 inpatients and outpatients who range in age from neonates, infants

65. Be able to perform duties as specified in Pharmacy Technician 1 Class specification as applicable to work unit.

Function / Duties of Position

System optimization, hardware maintenance, user support, reporting, file transmission and assistance in problem-solving pertaining to automation and technology.

Performs a detailed and thorough audit of controlled substances medications dispensed for a patient and reconciles against products documented as administered or returned to the pharmacy for wasting. Demonstrates ability to strengthen accountability, identify suspected diversion, and respond to known or suspected diversion incidents to avoid serious patient care, legal, and compliance implications.

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 automated dispensing cabinet stations.

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.

Prioritize labels from new orders to assure that product is delivered to label location at least one hour prior to label due time.

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.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License AND

1 year of pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education; AND

Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcare Association. Certification must be maintained.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess computer keyboarding skills.

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 aaeo@ohsu.edu .

Portland, OR $101,855.89-$129,864.20

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