Function/Duties of Position

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 <1 year old, children and adolescents ages 1-18, adults ages 19-65, and the elderly age >65. Be able to perform duties as specified in Pharmacy Technician 1 Class specification as applicable to work unit.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of high school degree
• State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License
• Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association. Certification must be maintained.
• 1 year of Pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education
• 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
• 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
• Ability to stand/walk, push or pull delivery carts, bending and reaching for 6-8 continuous hours per day
• Maintain automated dispensing cabinet movement and stock to accommodate patient needs
• Ability to manipulate dosage form devices (i.e., syringes, unit dose packaging etc)
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

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

All are welcome