Pharmacy Tech Retail

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
• Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube; and handles cash transactions.
• Processes medication charges and credits according to established policy.
• Participates in the training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
• Supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of high school education or equivalent.
• Licenses/ Certifications/ Registrations: Active Oregon Board of Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• Experience: No prior experience required. Retail or 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.
• Visual acuity for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes.
• Tactile perception for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care.
• Motor coordination for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involve frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment.
• Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift.
• May to sit 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.
• Multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.