Pharmacy Technician

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics • Salem, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports Salem Health’s outpatient pharmacy team by accurately preparing and delivering medications, managing inventory, and assisting patients and healthcare professionals with pharmaceutical needs. The role works closely with pharmacists to support patient care, maintain accurate records, and help the pharmacy operate efficiently. It requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication.

The position is based at Salem Hospital in Salem, Oregon, and is full-time at 40 hours per week. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, in 10-hour shifts, with rotating weekend availability needed. The role requires an Oregon pharmacy technician license. National pharmacy technician certification through NHA or PTCB is required within one year of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• State of Oregon pharmacy technician licensure.
• National pharmacy technician certification through the NHA (National Health Career Association) or PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) within one year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fill, deliver, and sell medications; enter information into patient profiles and histories, independently and as part of a team.
• Answer phone calls promptly, manage multiple lines, use proper telephone etiquette, and relay messages accurately and promptly.
• Organize and prioritize work to support efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with training new staff, keep current with changes, and learn new procedures promptly.
• Participate in assigned quality-assurance activities.
• Conduct medication expiration checks throughout pharmacy areas and maintain adequate inventory using lean processes.
• Greet patients and providers in person or by phone, answer questions, and refer inquiries to a pharmacist.
• Monitor inventory, anticipate medication needs, place and expedite orders, verify deliveries, and remove outdated medications.
• Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy environment by following regulations and infection-control policies.
• Prepare medications for pharmacist dispensing by reading orders, entering data, generating labels, calculating quantities, counting or measuring medications, assembling discharge orders, and coordinating counseling.
• Deliver medications to patients or departments and process claims, record charges, and coordinate benefits with payers.
• Maintain records by filing physicians’ orders and prescriptions and generating reports from summarized information.
• Keep patient demographic information accurate using interviews, the EMR, or other sources.

Benefits

• Salem Health describes its benefits package as supporting mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Clear career pathways.

What This Job Offers

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