This position provides technical support to clinic personnel and offsite pharmacists who are responsible for the safe and proper distribution and use of medications by patients in outpatient infusion clinics that are not staffed with a licensed pharmacist. Patients may range in age from neonates, infants <1 year old, children and adolescents ages 1-18, adults ages 19-65, and the elderly age >65. The technician is responsible for conducting the day-to-day operations of the outpatient infusion preparation area. Responsibilities include: sterile product and hazardous admixture/preparation, automated inventory maintenance of controlled and non- controlled medications, narcotic discrepancy reconciliation, pharmacy computer system order entry, clinic audits, supply ordering, medication delivery, regulatory compliance recordkeeping, utilization of pharmacy- related technology, and performing other duties as assigned.
Function/Duties of Position Prepare, mix and compound sterile medications, including hazardous medications, following aseptic procedures. Prioritize new orders to assure that product is delivered to patient location prior to label due time (when possible).Perform unit dose functions as needed including the following:Process narcotics for removal from pharmacy inventoryLoad and refill medications into ADC locationsDeliver medicaitons from pharmacy to clinic locations as neededReturn medications to stock and perform creditsMaintain work areaRecord refrigerator temperature and pressure monitor readings during downtimeOrder and maintain adequate supplies and medicationsFollow appropriate storage requirementsFollow applicable cleaning policiesRoutinely check for expired medicationsOperate remote pharmacist checking equipment and maintain records associated with its use Required Qualifications Completion of high school degree2 years of Pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education
Computer keyboardAbility to read and understand medical- related terms.Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical mathematics calculations.Skill at manipulating small objects, e.g., needles, syringes, ampules.Ability to use mechanical system for transfer of fluids.Knowledge of and skill at application of aseptic technique.Ability to establish priorities in workflow.
Good interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work under supervision of diverse Pharmacists.
Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties of this position.
State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License AND Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association. Certification must be maintained.
Preferred Qualifications Formal pharmacy technician training program.Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience. Medical and scientific nomenclature. All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.