Pharmacy Technician - Fernhill Clinic - $1,500 Hiring Incentive

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$26.08 - $31.94 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 22, 2025

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

Be part of a team that truly cares! Multnomah County Health Department's Pharmacy team is committed to providing compassionate, accessible pharmaceutical care to our diverse community. We're guided by our core values of compassion, empowerment, and racial equity in everything we do. As a Pharmacy Technician, you'll collaborate with Portland's leading healthcare professionals in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued.

As a newly hired Pharmacy Technician, you will receive a one-time New Hire Recruitment and Retention Incentive payment of $1,500 on your first paycheck. The incentive will be prorated based on the position's FTE status.

This recruitment will be used to fill a Pharmacy Technician position at our Fernhill Clinic located in NE Portland off of Killingsworth and 42nd Avenue. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply today as we are scheduling interviews! 

Pharmacy Technicians provide technical support to Pharmacists in the practice of Pharmacy in accordance with federal and State of Oregon Pharmacy Board Rules and Regulations. 

As the Pharmacy Technician you will: 

• Gather patient information needed for prescription processing.
• Perform on-line billing, call third-party insurances for clarification and resolution of claim rejections, confirm payments. 
• Prepare prescriptions by counting, pouring, or mixing medications and labeling containers.
• Answer phones, take messages for refill requests, pull medications from stock for the pharmacists, and file written prescriptions after prescriptions are dispensed. 
• Answer questions from the staff/patients that do not require a Pharmacist's professional expertise or judgment. Assist staff/patients to ensure timely quality customer service is delivered.
• Review/analyze patient profiles in the electronic health record and pharmacy software for coverage notes, and refill requests to providers. 
• Complete prescription sales and  collection of pharmacy copays and fees. 
• Close out batches at the end of each shift, and prepare daily deposits.
• Inventory Management: Order drugs and supplies from wholesalers and other vendors utilizing online systems. Receive, check in, and stock shelves with drugs and supplies; process order errors and returns to vendors. Check stock for outdated medications; process expired medications for return to reverse distributor. Monitor refrigerated items for proper temperature. 
• Complete requested reports and documentation.
• Perform related duties as instructed or required.

A successful Pharmacy Technician will demonstrate: 

• Ability to apply an equity, intersectional and anti-racist lens. 
• Ability to exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with sensitive, complex, confidential information and situations, in addition to acting professionally, and empathetically, with individuals and communities. 
• Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values. 

Diversity and Inclusion:At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview ofthe selection processpage.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated.

Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; AND

Experience: Minimum of 6 months experience working in a retail pharmacy setting.

Required License(s)/Certification(s):

• Currently licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Oregon in good standing by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:

• Additional specialized training in pharmacy or a related field is desirable.
• Experience working in a retail and/or community health center pharmacy setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Cultural Competencies: The position requires the knowledge and understanding of culture, traditions, attitudes, beliefs, social experience and history of those experiencing oppression and barriers to opportunity. This position must demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the origins and results of the disparities experienced by individuals and families related to racism and social-economic injustices.

*Transferable skills:Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. A completed online application. 

2. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications.

Note:The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process. 

-- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. --

• Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, trial service, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday.  Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:
  • Navigate to your profile in Workday (see:My Career Profile) and click on the “My Career” section of your profile.  Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).
  • When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the “Resume/Cover Letter” section on your screen.  This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload.  There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

• External applicant:When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) throughhttps://multco.us/jobs, you will come to a page where you will see the "Resume/CV" section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload.  There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
• Do not click the “Submit” button before you upload your documents.

After You Apply:

• Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
• Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.  You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
• Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview ofthe selection processpage. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• Resume and Cover Letter Review 
• Phone screen
• Consideration of top candidates
• Language assessment
• Background, reference

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Equal Pay Law: 

Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Inclement Weather and Disasters - Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit theDisaster Service Worker Informationpage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.

Type:Represented

FLSA:Non-Exempt

Location: 4299 NE Killingsworth St Suite 140, Portland, OR 97218

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Eddie Barbar

Email:

eddie.barbar@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 3133067

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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