Pharmacy Tech Retail
About The Position
Under the supervision and direction of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Tech Retail assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. The role provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and staff. The position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. The workplace may have variable indoor temperatures and involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment. Staff are expected to follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment as required. The environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, with high-pressure or emergency situations, simultaneous demands, and varying noise levels. The role requires auditory, communication, visual, tactile, and motor abilities for patient interaction and work tasks. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift, though the position may also involve sitting for long periods. Physical demands include occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting up to 50 pounds independently; and frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds may be required, using appropriate techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Minimum of high school education or equivalent.
- Active Oregon Board of Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
- No prior experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Retail or hospital pharmacy experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, package, and distribute medication orders according to requests, assignments, and established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies.
- Contribute to the effective and quality operation of the department.
- Maintain logs, records, and required documentation; file documentation; answer the telephone and pneumatic tube; and handle cash transactions.
- Prepare IV admixtures and other sterile products.
- Process medication charges and credits according to established policy.
- Perform basic pharmacy computer order entry.
- Participate in training, education, precepting, and evaluation of pharmacy students and/or residents as assigned.
- Support the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
- Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable to the position.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
