Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Variable position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $24.50 – $36.61. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this position is responsible for performing supportive clerical and technical tasks to assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care. Accuracy, reliability and excellent customer service skills are the cornerstone of the pharmacy technician expectations. May perform receiving and stores clerk functions.

Details of the Position

• Enter inpatient orders/prescriptions into the computer and prepare labels for medications to be checked by the pharmacist.
• Answer telephones when appropriate and within legal guidelines and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Inspects medications for outdates in patient care area Pyxis stations on a quarterly basis.
• Prepares IVs, PCAs, Epidurals and labels all IV products. Prepares chemotherapeutic intravenous medications as requested.
• Packages drugs into unit dose packaging and maintains packaging records.
• Reconstitutes medication by adding a specific quantity of distilled water requiring no calculation.
• Run fill lists and prepares medications for Cubies or Pyxis stations.
• Delivers medications and IVs to patient care areas. Delivers controlled substances to patient care areas, takes controlled substance physical inventories and reconciles controlled substance inventory counts.
• Data enters patient charges and credits.
• Check in the order, processes invoices, credits and backorders. Restocks medication on the shelves as needed and, if needed, purchases medication from suppliers.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent
• Preferred: Experience in hospital pharmacy utilizing unit dose, IV admixtures, and pharmacy computer systems. Retail pharmacy experience considered and
• Required: Demonstrated customer service skills
• Required: Certified Pharmacy Technician - Oregon Currently licensed or must be able to obtain license in the state of Oregon prior to the first day of work

Skills

• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
• Good mathematical and analytical skills (Required)
• Strong customer service skills including excellent communication skills (Required)
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment (Required)
• Ability to take suggestions, corrections and directions from the pharmacists (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Scared Heart Medical Center - Must have a valid drivers license and proof of insurance.

HOME INFUSION

• PYXIS duties, chemotherapy, unit dose and controlled substance functions do not apply.
• For Enteral pumps: Enteral Technician will learn the fundamentals of the pumps used for enteral feeding in order to assist patients with the operation and troubleshooting of the devices when needed. Tools include peer to peer, manufacturer online study with the operational and service manual information for the Kangaroo, MedFusion and Infinity pumps and live on-site teaching when available. Pump knowledge will be verified and documented with the Annual Competency Review.
• For IV infusion pumps, Pharmacy technician is only responsible for assisting in tracking and cleaning pumps per manufacturer guidelines.

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment (i.e. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Frequent bending/ kneeling/ squatting/ stooping/ reaching/ grasping.
• Lift/Carry: Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Occasionally up to 50 lbs. force.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.