Certified Pharmacy Technician - Rx017

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Rx017

Indian Health Clinic on Hancock - Portland, OR 97212; Wellness Clinic on Burnside - Portland, OR 97233

Overview

Salary Range $24.00 - $29.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category UDS-Pharmacy Personnel-xx-8a

Description

Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212 & Wellness Center - 12360 E Burnside St., Portland, OR 97233

Schedule: This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Participation in a rotating late clinic schedule is required, with occasional Friday shifts extending until 7:00pm.

Wage Range: $24.00 – $29.00 hourly, non-exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Pharmacy Technician looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, you'll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Pharmacy Technician will assist pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications while ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The pharmacy technician supports the efficient operation of the pharmacy by performing technical duties under pharmacist supervision and pharmacy leadership, with commitment to providing culturally responsive care to Native American and lower-income populations served by NARA NW. This position travels between clinic sites as needed.

What you will do:

• Under the supervision of Pharmacist on duty, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with State, Federal and Company policies.
• Mastering Athena, PioneerRx, ScriptPro, MiniMedBank, RapidPak and Medsense
• Extreme multi-tasking and pharmacy calculation
• Provide excellent customer service skills and assistance to patients regarding prescriptions and pharmacy related services.
• Enter prescription orders in PioneerRx, Fill and Maintain ScriptPro Automation Machine,
• Run PioneerRx Point of Sale system.
• Understand how to separate 340B and non 340B drug inventory systems, hazardous vs nonhazardous drugs.
• Manage patient demographics in pharmacy software system. Including creation of patient profile and insurance information in computer and/or update patient's profile.
• Report prescription errors to pharmacist in compliance with departmental policy and Quality Improvement process
• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims.
• Assure and verify that all prescriptions are given to the correct patients.
• Complete Residential medication orders, place orders on shelves, and verify all associated paperwork

Qualifications

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Either High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required.
• State License and National Pharmacy Technician certification required.
• Associate's degree or some college preferred.
• Basic understanding of 340B pharmacy operations
• One year's experience performing duties noted above or equivalents.
• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to respect confidentiality of patient data.
• Strong communication skills; courteous attitude.
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations.
• Ability to travel between sites as needed. Active and valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and proof of insurance.
• Ability to type at least 35 words per minute; knowledge of computer operations.
• Knowledge of medication brand and generic names.
• Knowledge of insurance and third-party payment systems.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
• Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

What's in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25 th !

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that's all!
3. Feel free to contact View email address on click.appcast.io if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NW's sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a "Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form" and NARA NW "Modeling Sobriety Policy Form" as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.