Pharmacy Technician 3

@ Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview

This position provides technical support to clinic personnel and off-site pharmacists responsible for the safe and proper distribution and use of medications in outpatient infusion clinics that are not staffed with a licensed pharmacist. Patients range from neonates to the elderly. The technician will manage day-to-day operations of the outpatient infusion preparation area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix and compound sterile and hazardous medications using aseptic procedures.
• Prioritize orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform unit dose functions including narcotic processing and ADC refilling.
• Deliver medications and return unused stock.
• Maintain work area including equipment, storage, and temperature/pressure records.
• Manage inventory of controlled and non-controlled substances and supplies.
• Assist pharmacists with telephone support, filing invoices, and maintaining patient files.
• Follow cleaning policies and regulatory compliance for hazardous medications.

Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma, active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License, 2 years pharmacy experience (or equivalent education), and certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association.

Skills & Competencies

• Understanding of medical terminology and pharmaceutical mathematics.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and handling small objects.
• Inventory management and regulatory compliance.
• Good interpersonal communication and workflow prioritization.

Preferred Qualifications

Formal pharmacy technician training, inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience, and familiarity with medical and scientific nomenclature.

Additional Details

Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and noise; flexibility in scheduling shifts; and accountability for accuracy. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; commuter subsidies; tuition reimbursement; and employee discounts.

Key Skills/Competency

Pharmacy, Technician, Sterile, Hazardous, Compounding, Inventory, Regulatory, Aseptic, Communication, Compliance