Pharmacy Technician 3 at Portland, OR (Waterfront) – Portland, Oregon
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About This 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).
- 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
Perform unit dose functions as needed including the following:
Process narcotics for removal from pharmacy inventory
Load and refill medications into ADC locations
Deliver medications from pharmacy to clinic locations as needed
Return medications to stock and perform credits
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
- Other duties as assigned
Responsibilities
High School Diploma,
Active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License AND
2 years of pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education; AND
Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association.
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