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 record-keeping, 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).

• 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
• Perform unit dose functions as needed including the following:
  • Process narcotics for removal from pharmacy inventory
  • Load and refill medications into ADC locations
  • Deliver medications from pharmacy to clinic locations as needed
  • Return medications to stock and perform credits

• 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.

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

• High School Diploma,
• 2 years of pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education; AND
• Active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License 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 work-flow.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work under supervision of diverse Pharmacists.
• Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties of this position.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• 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.

 

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
  
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
  
• 8 paid holidays per year
  
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
  
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

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.