Pharmacy Technician 1 Ambulatory Refill Authorization at Oregon Health & Science University – Beaverton, Oregon

Pharmacy Technician 1 Ambulatory Refill Authorization

US-OR-Beaverton

Requisition ID: 2026-38620
Position Category: Pharmacy
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Specialty Pharmacy
Posting Salary Range: $25.33 - $34.26 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-DM2

Department Overview

This position provides technical support to pharmacists for ambulatory refill authorization requests. Functions

as a liaison and a point of contact for various pharmacy operations and interdisciplinary team members.

Facilitates and prioritizes time sensitive duties which may include but are not limited to pharmacy program

support and operational procedures. Person working this shift is responsible for ensuring accountability and

accuracy of standard operations procedures in these areas.

Function/Duties of Position

• Process refill authorization requests for assigned ambulatory clinics. Review for accuracy and apply appropriate authorization protocols.

• Identify valid requests and triage appropriately to pharmacist or provider for review.

• Document the receipt, status and outcome of authorization requests in the electronic medical record

• Provide applicable documentation for pharmacist or provider to complete review.

• Perform designated workflows and other duties as assigned

• Perform daily activities specifically related to triage procedures or program specific procedures

• Provide support for refill authorization requests that may include patient, physician or pharmacy outreach

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma,

• Active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License, including the completion and maintenance of job-specific competencies and certifications.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Must possess computer keyboarding skills.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal pharmacy technician training program
• 1 year of Pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education
• Certification from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Health career Association.
• Medical office setting experience or health system experience
• Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• Medical and scientific nomenclature.
• Microsoft application knowledge (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook)

Additional Details

Office setting with the majority of work time seated at a desk or standing at a standing work station.

Flexibility in scheduling of shift times required. Accountability for accuracy associated with performance

of the duties to this position.