Pharmacy Tech Hospital

Overview

Employer paid benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision. Wage compensation ranges from $21.66 to $33.17 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacist in preparing drugs for dispensing
• Orders and receives medications according to department and hospital policies and procedures
• Prepares drugs for automated dispensing equipment under the direction of a pharmacist
• Restocks automated dispensing equipment and assists with monitoring its operation
• Prepares intravenous admixtures, irrigation solutions, parenteral nutrition solutions, and other sterile products under the direction of a pharmacist
• Supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Supports required education for DNV programs as applicable to position

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licenses/registrations: Active Oregon Board of Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
• Experience: No prior experience required, but hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Visual acuity for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes
• Tactile perception for assessing physical characteristics during patient care
• Motor coordination for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds independently, push/pull/carry objects/patients up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/push/pull objects/patients over 100 pounds with appropriate techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance
• Sitting for long periods of time

Working Conditions

• Indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility
• Frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment
• Fast-paced and unpredictable environment
• Variable indoor temperatures
• Multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise

Pay

$21.66 to $33.17 per hour, 40 hours per week.