Pharmacy Technician

Initial Posting Date:

10/25/2024

Application Deadline:

11/11/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$3,477.00- $4,851.00Monthly

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Pharmacy Technician

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician in Salem, Oregon to provide medication distribution and department support under the direct supervision of the on-site registered pharmacist.

The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support. Watch “Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital” video here.

What will you do?

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Provide pharmacy department support.
• Utilize automated dispensing cabinets and integrated pharmacy electronic health records to optimize the medication inventory.
• Fill, deliver, and maintain medication inventory throughout the hospital system.
• Repackage medication from bulk containers into unit dose.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medication orders.

What's in it for you?
The Oregon State Hospital is one of the newest and best state psychiatric hospitals in the country whether you work at the Salem or the Junction City campus. The Oregon State Hospital is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program. 

Oregon boasts year-round family outdoor activities with beautiful sandy beaches; lush, green mountain forests; deep, blue lakes; rushing white water rivers; and colorful, high deserts surround you for winter skiing; spectacular camping; fresh and salt-water fishing; day and long-distance hiking; and a multitude of diverse, cultural explorations. For more information about Oregon, please visit Travel Oregon.

We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are an experienced pharmacy tech and have worked in a large healthcare facility or hospital, apply today!

What are we looking for?

Special Requirements

• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician through the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.

Minimum Requirements

One year of training and/or experience which demonstrates knowledge in the following areas:

• Medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Pharmaceutical terms and drug names (generic and trade).
• Mathematics skills to compute dosages and rate of drug use.
• Metric system, weights, and volume.
• Principles of record keeping.
• Inventory control procedures.
• Pharmaceutical and supplies ordering procedures.
• Pharmaceutical storage and maintenance procedures.

Requested Skills

• Experience working in a large health facility or hospital.
• Experience communicating and/or interacting with behavioral health specialists, nurses and other health care professionals.
• Ability to interact with the patient population in patient care areas and other OSH buildings.
• Experience advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities, and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable, and underrepresented populations.
• Ability to work hours that exceed regular weekly work schedule which could include working a double or alternate shift or working in a different location that may require travel.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

How to Apply

• Complete application
• Complete questionnaire

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Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Barry Lein

Voice/text: 503-440-6484

Email: barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov

Additional Information

• Veterans: If you are a veteran, you may receive veteran’s preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will be required to provide your documents later in the process.
• Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers currently. You will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Pre-employment Drug Test: Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.
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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.