Pharmacy Technician 3
Pharmacy Technician 3
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Job Description
Department Overview
OHSU is Oregons only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning with schools of medicine nursing pharmacy dentistry and public health and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portlands largest employer. And as a public organization we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.
This position provides technical support to clinic personnel and offsite pharmacists who are responsible for the
safe and proper distribution and use of medications by patients in outpatient infusion clinics that are not staffed
with a licensed pharmacist. Patients may range in age from neonates infants <1 year old children and
adolescents ages 118 adults ages 1965 and the elderly age >65. The technician is responsible for
conducting the daytoday 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 hazardousmedications following aseptic procedures. Prioritize new orders to assure thatproduct 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 recordsassociated with its use
Maintain inventory of controlled and noncontrolled substances solutionstubing and associated supplies and equipment. Generate orders for appropriate vendors to acquire replenishment stock. Check in drug deliveryorders 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
Required Qualifications
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. Certification must be maintained.
Job Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
- Ability to read and understand medicalrelated 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
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
- Medical and scientific nomenclature
Additional Details
Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and noise. Understand the difference of nonhazardous and
hazardous medications; safely handle hazardous medications per regulatory guidelines. Flexibility in
scheduling of shift times. Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties to this
position.
Location of Pharmacy: CHH2 Ambulatory Pharmacy
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
