Pharmacy Technician

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

5d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

NARA Northwest is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to support safe, accurate, and efficient pharmacy operations. Under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and pharmacy leadership, the technician assists with medication preparation and dispensing, inventory management, patient support, insurance processing, and related 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 Hancock and E Burnside. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one required late clinic shift per month on Friday 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 vehicle for work travel.

The hourly wage range is $23–$32, depending 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 required) earns $27–$32 per hour. NARA will pay for training and certification for employees seeking PCTB certification.

NARA NW is a nonprofit organization with nearly 500 employees. Its mission is to provide culturally appropriate education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need. Employees are required to comply with the organization's drug-free and alcohol-free workplace and modeling sobriety policies as a condition of employment.

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 pre-employment and/or for-cause drug screening, including marijuana screening, a criminal background check, and a motor vehicle report.
• Comply with NARA NW's Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification and Modeling Sobriety policies as a condition of employment.
• Local travel between work locations is required.

Nice To Haves

• PCTB certification; certification qualifies the employee for Pharmacy Technician 3 and the higher wage scale.
• Experience working with Native American/Alaska Native communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications.
• Learn and use Athena, PioneerRx, ScriptPro, MiniMedBank, RapidPak, and Medsense applications.
• Process prescriptions from entry through dispensing using pharmacy software.
• Understand and 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.
• 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.
• Provide point-of-sale service and support claims processing and prior authorizations.
• Provide respectful, culturally responsive care to Native American, Alaska Native, and underserved populations.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente.
• 15 paid holidays.
• 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; NARA NW is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit and FQHC.
• NARA pays for training and certification for employees seeking PCTB certification.

What This Job Offers

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