Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $22.44 – $33.52. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

*Relocation Assistance May Be Available*

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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.

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

• 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)

• Currently licensed or must be able to obtain Registered Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Oregon prior to the first day of work.

• Valid driver’s license required.

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.

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.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

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.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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