Pharmacy Tech-Certified (Float Pool)
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: May 11, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary
The pharmacy team at Samaritan Health Services is looking for a
Traveling Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in medication
preparation and labeling activities. Other duties include
performing a broad range of technical support functions under the
supervision of a registered pharmacist. This position is eligible
for a $3.00 per hour float differential to be paid on hours worked.
Travel will be between Samaritan Hospital Pharmacy sites in the
mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast.
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Samaritan Health Services pharmacies are staffed by experienced
pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are the area's leading
experts on thousands of medications. They make important decisions
that help optimize a patient's drug therapy and are dedicated to
patient care.
As a Pharmacy Technician, you are required to hold a high school
diploma or equivalent, as well as either an unencumbered Certified
Oregon Pharmacy Technician License or be currently enrolled as a
first year PharmD student in good standing with an accredited
pharmacy school and current unencumbered Oregon Board of Pharmacy
Intern license. Successful completion of Medical Pharmacy
Technician course is preferred.
Thousands of your friends and neighbors make up Samaritan Health
Services. We're a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics,
health services and health plans caring for more than 250,000
residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. We
work together to provide innovative medicine and world-class
quality in a way that supports the values of the communities we
serve. That includes caring for all people, regardless of your
ability to pay.
Important knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are
listed below:
Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to
explain complex issues, exchange information between team members,
and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group
presentations and listen to and understand complex information and
ideas.
Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer
hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions,
enter data, and manipulate and process information.
Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for
providing customer service. This includes customer needs
assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation
of customer satisfaction.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus,
statistics, and their applications.
Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to
complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending
issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive
in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and
systems such as word processing, managing files and records,
designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Assists pharmacists in medication preparation and labeling
activities. Performs a broad range of technical support functions
under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Pharmacy Administration provides leadership and direction to the
various pharmacy departments and programs at SHS. These include
inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, Medication Management and
pharmacy residency programs as well as 340B operations. We are
staffed with seasoned pharmacists and technicians who help optimize
pharmaceutical care throughout our SHS service area.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent required.
One (1) of the following required:
Current unencumbered Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician
License.
Currently enrolled first year PharmD student in good standing with
an accredited pharmacy school and current unencumbered Oregon Board
of Pharmacy Intern license.
Successful completion of Medical Pharmacy Technician course
preferred.
All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a
pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to
explain complex issues, exchange information between team members,
and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group
presentations and listen to and understand complex information and
ideas. -
Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer
hardware and software, including applications . Ability to operate
applications, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and
process information.
Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for
providing customer service. This includes customer needs
assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation
of customer satisfaction. -
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus,
statistics, and their applications.
Time Management -- Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to
complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending
issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive
in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and
systems such as word processing, managing files and records,
designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. -
Specialty Pharmacy Technician (if applicable):
Ability to read, understand, translate and enter prescription
orders into the pharmacy management system.
Basic working knowledge of diseases and the drugs that the pharmacy
dispenses.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)
Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)
WALK - INCLINE
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
SQUAT Static (hold > 30 sec)
KNEEL (on knees)
PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)
PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT Repetitive
BEND FORWARD at waist
PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)
PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)
SIT
STAND
CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Upward
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
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