Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Pharmacy Technician 1 Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-31239 Position Category Pharmacy Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type AFSCME union represented Department Inpatient Pharmacy Salary Range $24.35-$32.94 FTE 1.00 Schedule Mon-Fri, Every other weekend, rotating overnight Hours 6:00am-2:30pm; 2:30pm-11:00pm 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. 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.

Function/Duties of Position 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.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. Required Qualifications High School Diploma, active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License, including the completion and maintenance of job-specific competencies and certifications.Must possess computer keyboarding skills.Ability to read and understand medicalrelated 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 workflowGood 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. 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.