OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

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.

• 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 inventory
  • Load and refill medications into ADC locations
  • Deliver medicaitons from pharmacy to clinic locations as needed
  • Return medications to stock and perform credits
• Maintain work area
  • Record refrigerator temperature and pressure monitor readings during downtime
  • Order and maintain adequate supplies and medications
  • Follow appropriate storage requirements
  • Follow applicable cleaning policies 
  • Routinely check for expired medications

• Operate remote pharmacist checking equipment and maintain records associated with its use

• Maintain inventory of controlled and non-controlled substances, solutions, tubing and associated supplies and equipment. Generate orders for appropriate vendors to acquire replenishment stock. Check in drug delivery orders and maintain appropriate inventory tracking.

• Assist Pharmacists with the following:

  • Answer telephone

  • Complete filing of invoices and billing/crediting of medications if needed

  • Maintain patient files, following documented procedures

• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma, active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License  AND

• 2 years of pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education; AND

• Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association. Certification must be maintained.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Ability 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.

• Formal pharmacy technician training program
• Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• Medical and scientific nomenclature

Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and noise. Understand the difference of non-hazardous and

hazardous medications; safely handle hazardous medications per regulatory guidelines. Flexibility in

scheduling of shift times. Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties to this

position.

Location of Pharmacy: CHH2 Ambulatory Pharmacy