Pharmacy Technician 3 at Portland, OR (Marquam Hill) – Portland, Oregon

• 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 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.

• Maintain work area

  • Record refrigerator temperature and pressure monitor readings during downtime

  • Order and maintain adequate supplies and medications

  • Follow appropriate storage requirements

• Other duties as assigned

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• 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.

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