Pharmacy Technician

About This Role

Assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care by accurately preparing, storing, ordering, billing, labeling, and distributing medications in accordance with health system policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock supplies in the pharmacy and package medications under pharmacist supervision
• Prepare IV and other medications using aseptic technique, ensuring accurate documentation, billing, labeling, compounding, and packaging
• Prepare chemotherapy and handle blood products safely using appropriate equipment
• Maintain and clean necessary equipment, reporting failures or repair needs immediately
• Prepare and deliver a 24-hour supply of medication to patients daily, collecting discharged patient's medications for crediting
• Maintain, prepare, and deliver floor stock medications to nursing units per department policy
• Follow all policies and procedures for automated dispensing cabinets
• Accurately place daily orders for medications and supplies, communicating potential supply issues
• Verify inventory received against invoices, noting exceptions and communicating to supervisor
• Stock shelves, rotating stock appropriately
• Withdraw and prepare controlled substances for delivery, following policies and reporting discrepancies
• Accurately bill and credit medication charges as necessary
• Recommend changes to policies and procedures to the Pharmacy Manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Pharmacy Technician license through the Oregon Board of Pharmacy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Nice to Have

• Six (6) months or more hospital pharmacy experience, or related field
• Experience in medications, sterile technique, and computer skills
• Certified Pharmacy Technician license (CPhT) through the Oregon Board of Pharmacy
• National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)