Home Infusion Pharmacy Technician 2 Coordinator

About the Role

This position provides technical support to pharmacists through preparation of unit doses, computer order entry, and coordination of patient care. Home infusion technicians working this shift are responsible for ensuring accountability and accuracy of standard operations procedures in home infusion pharmacy. The position works under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist who is responsible for the safe and proper distribution of medication to home infusion patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate refill processing and deliveries to ensure consistent medication and equipment supply for Home Infusion patients.
• Assist pharmacist through performance of computer order entry of outpatient orders and filling unit dose medication orders.
• Assist in inventory management by ensuring current Pharmacy inventory aligns with expected need based on upcoming referrals and refill schedule.
• Coordinate patient care by answering telephone, filing, medication profile update, and maintenance.
• Assist Pharmacist in obtaining necessary documentation including laboratory results, chart notes, etc.
• Track deliveries en route to ensure patients receive medication and supplies in a timely manner.
• Perform other technician duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License.
• 1 year of pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education.
• Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association (must be maintained).
• Computer keyboarding skills.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand medical-related terms.
• Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical mathematics calculations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of commonly used computer programs including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to establish priorities in workflow.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work under supervision of diverse Pharmacists.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Home Infusion Pharmacy experience.
• Medical and scientific nomenclature.

Additional Details

• Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and noise.
• Flexibility in scheduling of shift times.
• Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties of this position.

About the Organization

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research and train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we offer opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.