Pharmacy Technician

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NARA Northwest is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to support the safe, accurate, and efficient operation of its pharmacy services. Under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and pharmacy leadership, the technician assists with medication preparation and dispensing, inventory management, patient support, insurance processing, and pharmacy operations. The role calls for an organized multitasker with strong customer service skills, pharmacy knowledge, and a commitment to culturally responsive care for Native American and Alaska Native communities and other underserved populations. The position rotates weekly between two Portland locations: NE Hanock, Portland, OR 97212, and E Burnside, Portland, OR 97233. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one Friday per month scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Preapproved overtime may be requested. Local travel between sites is required; NARA NW fleet vehicles are available, and mileage is reimbursed for employees who use their own vehicles between sites during the workday. The hourly wage is $23–$32, based on licensure and certification. Pharmacy Technician 2 (Oregon state licensed, not certified) earns $23–$27 per hour. Pharmacy Technician 3 (Oregon state licensed and PCTB licensed, with 340B certification to be obtained) earns $27–$32 per hour. NARA will pay for training and certification for employees seeking PCTB certification.

Requirements

Oregon State Pharmacy Technician License.
High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience or equivalent experience.
Understanding of medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
Proficiency with pharmacy software and computer applications.
Knowledge of medication brand and generic names.
Reliable transportation.
Complete a pre-employment and/or for-cause drug screening, including marijuana screening, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report (MVR).
Agree to NARA NW's Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification and Modeling Sobriety policies as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

PCTB certification; it qualifies the employee for Pharmacy Technician 3 and the higher wage scale.
Experience working with Native American/Alaska Native communities.
NARA NW will pay for training and certification for employees seeking PCTB certification.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists with preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications.
Learn and use Athena, PionerRx, ScriptPro, MiniMedBank, RapidPak, and Medsens e applications.
Process prescriptions from entry through dispensing using pharmacy software.
Work with 340B and non-340B drug inventory systems and hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.
Maintain patient records, prescription information, insurance data, and pharmacy documentation.
Assist patients with questions and pharmacy services, providing respectful and culturally responsive care.
Process prescription claims, resolve billing issues, communicate with insurance providers, and assist with prior authorizations.
Manage inventory, medication storage, and restocking.
Identify prescription errors and support quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.
Collaborate with pharmacists, healthcare providers, clients, and NARA NW team members.
Perform point-of-sale duties and support claims processing and prior authorizations.
Travel locally between work sites as required.

Benefits

15 paid holidays, including the employee's birthday.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente.
13 paid days of sick time.
13 paid days of PTO, with vacation accrual increasing with years of service to a maximum of 26 days.
$50,000 life insurance and AD&D.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Account.
Health Spending Account.
401(k) with 4% match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Inclement weather days (snow days).
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility through NARA NW's status as a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit and FQHC.
Employees working 20 or more hours are eligible for benefits; benefits begin on the first of the month following the hire date.