Pharmacy Tech Retail

Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision

Full-Time position

Wage compensation - Min: $ 21.66 Max: $ 33.17

Pharmacy Technician will be working under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist and will carry out the responsibilities that are assigned by the Director of Pharmacy and approved by the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

A.            Personal Traits, Qualities, and Aptitudes:

Must be able to 1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; 2) accept responsibility for the directions, control, planning, of an activity; 3) make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria; 4) work independently; 5) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; 6) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, grief, or trauma; 7) relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; 8) communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background; 9) incorporating guest relations in daily activities.

B.            Working Conditions:

Inside environment, protected from the weather, but not necessarily temperature changes. Subject to potential exposure to infectious and contagious disease, and hazardous (including biohazard) materials and equipment; Potentially subject to combative/confused patients; Variable noise levels; Subject to rapid pace, multiple stimuli, unpredictable environment, and critical situations.

C.            Physical Demands/Traits:

Must be able to 1) Perceive the nature of sounds by ear; 2) express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; 3) lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to                 25 pounds; 4) continuous walking and standing.

A.            Education:

Required:            High School Diploma

Completed basic science and math courses.

B.            Experience:

Required:            None

Desired:               Previous hospital experience, computer skills, Pyxis systems and pharmacy knowledge

C.            Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations:

Required: Pharmacy Technician Registration with Oregon Board of Pharmacy

D.            Equipment/Tools/Work Aids:

Sterile IV Hoods and IV supplies (needles, syringes, etc), typewriter, computer terminal and printer, photocopier, fax machine, Pyxis system

E.            Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Computer skills and experience

IV Admixture and sterile compounding procedures

Pyxis support, load and unload and refill features.