Pharmacy Production Technician I

Ardon•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Production Technician I works with Ardon Health’s specialty pharmacy team to dispense, pack, and ship medication orders according to schedule and established procedures. The role supports medication and shipping-supply inventory, regulatory and accreditation compliance, and quality management activities. It also includes maintaining pharmacy workspaces and equipment, monitoring temperatures, documenting order information, and supporting other pharmacy tasks as needed. Work takes place in a pharmacy environment and involves extensive keyboard and computer work, as well as frequently moving packaging, boxes, and other items around the warehouse. Packaging supplies weighing 40 pounds are regularly moved from the freezer to workstations. Business needs may occasionally require work beyond 40 hours per week, including outside the standard work week. The position interacts internally with Ardon employees across departments and externally with clients and vendors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active Oregon Pharmacy Technician License or Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician License.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to express oneself and detect, perceive, observe, and assess information exchanged through a variety of communication methods.
Proficiency with computer applications.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to move packaging supplies weighing 40 pounds from the freezer to workstations regularly.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a pharmacy practice or healthcare setting.
Knowledge of pharmacy benefit investigation, prior authorization support, and patient financial assistance connection.
Prior experience working with physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals.
Proficiency in standard workplace software and/or information management applications.

Responsibilities

Dispense, pack, and ship medication orders, following established procedures and schedules.
Print patient-specific medication labels and related drug information sheets; accurately pick, label, and dispense medications, administration supplies, and required materials for pharmacist review and quality assurance verification.
Check that the drug, dose, patient, and label match, and ensure refrigerated items maintain the proper cold chain.
Prepare packages using designated materials and applicable medication storage, handling, and accreditation standards; affix correct shipping labels and ship pharmacist-verified orders to patients or providers.
Document order updates and tracking information in patient profiles using pharmacy documentation tools, and enter required data for reporting.
Check daily queues to ensure orders ship as promised; communicate end-of-day pickups to Operations staff and holiday hours or closures to couriers.
Stage orders according to ship date and medication-specific storage and handling requirements; follow established handling techniques for hazardous drugs.
Assist with inventory processes, replenish gel packs, coolers, and shipping supplies, and conduct daily temperature monitoring.
Assist with daily and weekly cleaning of pharmacy workspaces and equipment, and follow infection-control policies and protocols.
Maintain an active Oregon license and meet applicable reporting requirements to the supervisor and Oregon Board of Pharmacy regarding conduct, legal matters, or changes to personal or employment information.
Support leadership and quality program staff in company quality management and improvement activities, including measurement, monitoring, evaluation, and Quality Improvement Projects.
Follow company and department policies, protect confidential information, attend work punctually and regularly, and follow safety practices.
Assist elsewhere in the pharmacy when possible, perform administrative tasks as needed, and carry out other assigned duties.
Communicate effectively, collaborate with colleagues, work independently when needed, and use computer applications to perform job duties.