Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Eligible for CMH employee referral bonus – non‑priority recruitment. The role of the Pharmacy Technician is to assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Accurately enter prescription information and maintain patient records
• Process insurance claims and handle billing inquiries
• Assist customers with prescription pick‑up and general questions, referring clinical concerns to the pharmacist
• Measure, count, label, and package medications with a high degree of accuracy
• Maintain inventory, including ordering, stocking, and checking for expired medications
• Operate pharmacy systems and point‑of‑sale equipment
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws, regulations, and safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy workspace
• Safeguard patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Requirements

• Strong typing proficiency and computer skills
• Ability to adapt to new systems, procedures, and work environments
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Solid clerical and administrative skills
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to complete assigned tasks and projects
• Ability to compound sterile products in accordance with established procedures
• Excellent customer service skills and experience
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Current Oregon Pharmacy Technician License required; must obtain and maintain national certification through PTCB or NHA within one year of hire
• Candidates without an Oregon license may be hired initially as a Pharmacy Clerk while working toward licensure, then transitioned to Pharmacy Technician upon successful licensure
• Prior experience as a hospital pharmacy technician is desirable
• Physical demands: long periods of standing; involves standing, walking, stooping, occasional carrying/lifting of lightweight materials (up to 30 lb); may require extended sitting; requires visual acuity, depth perception, hand/finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination for computer use