Pharmacy Technician Ambulatory

PeaceHealth • Longview, WA

3d • Remote

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Ambulatory for a part-time, 0.80 FTE day position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, four days per week, with flexibility regarding the day off. This is a remote position; candidates must reside and perform work within Oregon, Washington, or Alaska. The salary range is $26.11–$39.17, with the hiring rate dependent on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority.

The Pharmacy Technician continuously exemplifies PeaceHealth’s mission, values, and customer service philosophy. The role performs technical, product-related functions that assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical and clinical care. Work is performed and checked under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, across the assigned network and in support of broader collaboration.

The technician participates in refill management, prior authorization services, patient outreach, and other clinical services as requested by management. The role also supports quality improvement and education, helps maintain medication safety and orderly work areas, and must pass written and video competencies assigned by Pharmacy leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Commission-approved pharmacy technician training program, or full licensure in Washington or Oregon before 2009.
• At least 1 year of experience in ambulatory-related work, such as retail, refill processing, prior authorization processing, or clinic work.
• National Certified Pharmacy Technician credential.
• Pharmacy technician certification or credential required for Washington, Alaska, or Oregon, as applicable.
• Demonstrable customer service skills.
• Demonstrable mathematical skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment.
• Ability to take suggestions, corrections, and directions from the pharmacist.
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively with other healthcare team members.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to move around the work area, with occasional sitting; occasional squatting, kneeling, or bending; frequent fine motor skills and reaching.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push or pull up to 14 lbs. of force.
• Ability to work with exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles and complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted); ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Excel and Word.
• Oregon pharmacy technician credential, listed as preferred in the Oregon requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical and clinical care through technical, product-related job functions.
• Perform work across the assigned network and support broader collaboration.
• Participate in refill management and prior authorization services across the assigned network.
• Support patient outreach and services intended to improve value-based measure outcomes.
• Participate in other clinical services as requested by management.
• Handle nonprofessional phone calls from patients, provider offices, and staff.
• Inspect medications for outdates in patient care area Pyxis stations as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as requested by management.
• Participate in educational in-services as requested by management.
• Promote a safety-conscious work environment.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Pass written and video competencies assigned by Pharmacy leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED