Senior Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem Variable

Providence • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Pharmacy Technician at Providence St Vincent Medical Center performs duties relating to the filling and dispensing of unit dose and stock medications from the pharmacy to the nursing units and other ancillary departments in a prompt and accurate manner. This role involves filling and dispensing oral and IV medications, triaging patient orders, and maintaining the integrity of the automated dispensing system (ADS). The technician will possess advanced knowledge and skills in two or more specialty areas within the pharmacy. Providence caregivers are valued for their contributions to patient-focused, whole-person care, built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. The organization emphasizes empowering its employees.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Oregon Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician upon hire or Oregon Pharmacy Technician License upon hire.
• Minimum of 2 years (> 4160 clock hours) of pharmacy practice in an integrated health system and PTCB certification
• OR 3 years (> 6240 hours) hospital pharmacy if technician does not have PTCB certification
• Previous experience with Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs) and electronic health records (EHR)

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program
• Advanced PTCB certificate (e.g., compounded sterile products, advanced certified pharmacy technician, medication history certificate, controlled substances)
• Specialty certification (e.g. ACPE approved sterile compounding certification) where applicable by role and state

Responsibilities

• Perform duties relating to the filling and dispensing of unit dose and stock medications from the pharmacy to nursing units and other ancillary departments.
• Fill and dispense oral and IV medications.
• Triage patient orders.
• Maintain the integrity of the automated dispensing system (ADS).
• Utilize advanced knowledge and skills in two or more specialty areas in the pharmacy.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• Care is provided to employees so they can focus on delivering the Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
• Note: Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED