Retail Cert Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy Downtown Retail - PT .5 Varying Shifts
About The Position
The Retail Cert Pharmacy Tech prepares medications for dispensing, accurately labels and documents prescriptions, and enters prescription information into the pharmacy computer system under pharmacist supervision. The role supports patient safety and compliance with departmental, state, and federal regulations while serving inpatient and outpatient needs. It also includes inventory control, insurance billing, customer service, equipment upkeep, communication with pharmacy staff, and participation in department improvement efforts. The position is part-time at 0.5 FTE with varying shifts.
Requirements
- Three years of experience or equivalent education in a retail pharmacy.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the metric system.
- Typing speed of 40 words per minute.
- Manual dexterity; ability to follow oral and written instructions; attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency; and ability to perform mathematical proportion problems.
- Valid national certification and licensure and certification with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds, push and pull, and stand for long periods.
- Ability to analyze work situations, solve problems, perform mathematical equations, and learn 1,000 generic and trade medication names.
- Ability to work under supervision when filling orders and preparing prescriptions.
- Understanding of the principles of a laminar/vertical flow hood, Biological Safety Cabinet, and aseptic technique.
- Ability to accurately fill patient prescriptions and enter data into a computer.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials and associated safety practices.
- Ability to work under daily stress and demands from patient care units.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of similar job experience.
- Previous health care experience, especially in a pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Interpret prescription information and enter it accurately into the pharmacy computer system; notify the pharmacist of significant problems.
- Prepare prescription drugs for inpatients and outpatients under pharmacist supervision; repackage and accurately label drugs.
- Attend department meetings, contribute ideas for innovation, cost containment, quality of care, and problem solving, and participate in pharmacy development and improvement projects.
- Prioritize work based on patient needs and accurately maintain narcotics control data.
- Order and stock inventory cost-effectively; remove outdated medications from the pharmacy and assigned units; verify received inventory against invoices and report exceptions; rotate stock appropriately.
- Follow safety practices for hazardous materials and work amid daily stress and demands from patient care units.
- Communicate effectively in writing, by telephone, and with staff and coworkers.
- Bill third-party insurance plans accurately and resolve rejected claims in a timely manner.
- Provide excellent in-person and telephone customer service.
- Maintain and clean required equipment and promptly report failures or repair needs to the immediate supervisor or Pharmacy Manager.
- Recommend policy and procedure changes to the Pharmacy Manager or another appropriate hospital manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
