Pharmacy Technician 3

Department Overview:

Patients may range in age from neonates, infants 65. The technician is responsible for conducting the day-to-day operations of the outpatient infusion preparation area. Responsibilities include: sterile product and hazardous admixture/preparation, automated inventory maintenance of controlled and non- controlled medications, narcotic discrepancy reconciliation, pharmacy computer system order entry, clinic audits, supply ordering, medication delivery, regulatory compliance recordkeeping, utilization of pharmacy- related technology, and performing other duties as assigned.

Function/Duties of Position:

• Prepare, mix and compound sterile medications, including hazardous medications, following aseptic procedures. Prioritize new orders to assure that product is delivered to patient location prior to label due time (when possible).
• Perform unit dose functions as needed including the following:
• Process narcotics for removal from pharmacy inventory
• Load and refill medications into ADC locations
• Deliver medicaitons from pharmacy to clinic locations as needed
• Return medications to stock and perform credits
• Maintain work area
• Record refrigerator temperature and pressure monitor readings during downtime
• Order and maintain adequate supplies and medications
• Follow appropriate storage requirements
• Follow applicable cleaning policies
• Routinely check for expired medications
• Operate remote pharmacist checking equipment and maintain records associated with its use
• Maintain inventory of controlled and non-controlled substances, solutions, tubing and associated supplies and equipment. Generate orders for appropriate vendors to acquire replenishment stock. Check in drug delivery orders and maintain appropriate inventory tracking.
• Assist Pharmacists with the following:
• Answer telephone
• Complete filing of invoices and billing/crediting of medications if needed
• Maintain patient files, following documented procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of high school degree
• State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License AND Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association.

• 2 years of Pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education
• Computer keyboard
• Ability to read and understand medical- related 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 workflow.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work under supervision of diverse Pharmacists.
• Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties of this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• Medical and scientific nomenclature.

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.