Pharmacy Clerk & Technician 3

Initial Posting Date:

10/11/2024

Application Deadline:

10/20/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$3,865 - $5,086

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Pharmacy Clerk & Technician 3

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is recruiting for a Pharmacy Tech 3 in Salem, Oregon to perform support tasks within the OSH pharmacy for the distribution of medications and pharmacy services which includes coordinating all inventory and distribution support tasks by assisting with pharmacy operations in a variety of domains, including patient financial services, pharmacy informatics, discharge voucher coordination and patient admissions/transfers/discharge processes.  All duties are performed under the professional direction and supervision of a registered pharmacist at all times, in accordance with state law. 

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:

• Assist with advanced inventory and compliance audits.
• Utilize automated dispensing cabinets and integrated pharmacy electronic health records to optimize medication inventory.
• Fill, deliver, and maintain medication inventory throughout the OSH hospital system.
• Repackage medication from bulk containers into unit dose.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medication orders.
• Maintain auditing and compliance reporting which includes overriding medication dispensing, identifying controlled medication discrepancies or other inventory irregularities; monitoring and auditing cold-storage and specialty medication inventory for compliance; coordinating activities regarding novel/specialty medication settings and storage; and supporting ADC user access/setup with pharmacists informaticists and procurement specialist.
• Monitor and coordinate support for all patients’ events such as admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Assist with preparation of pass or discharge prescriptions and outpatient medication processes.
• Communicate with prescribers, nursing staff, social workers, and community partners regarding patient medication lists and ADT coordination.
• Coordinate enrollment and processing of discharge medication vouchers.
• Communicate with insurance and billing representatives.

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.

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 technician and have worked in a mental health 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.
• Must maintain credentials with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT) or National Healthcare Association (ExCPT).

Minimum Requirements

Two years of progressively responsible experience performing support tasks in a hospital or institutional pharmacy for the distribution of medication and pharmacy services. 

Requested Skills

• Experience working in a large health facility or hospital pharmacy.
• Professional and diplomatic verbal and written communication skills required to interact with prescribers, nursing staff, social workers, community partners, and peers.
• Experience understanding and utilizing laws, rules, and polices required to maintain compliance when performing audits.
• Good understanding of insurance and billing processes and guidelines.
• Ability to interact with the patient population in patient care areas and other OSH buildings.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams software applications.
• 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

Text/voice: 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.
• Applicant Help and Support webpage

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.