Pharmacy Technician
Salem, OR, US
Pharmacy
Full Time
Job ID: #16913
Location: Salem Hospital, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Pharmacy
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 24-hour float coverage, 4 rotating 10-hour shifts
Your role with us
The pharmacy technician at Salem Health plays a key role in supporting safe medication management, accurate compounding and timely distribution across central, decentral and IV services. This position is a great fit for a detail-oriented individual with strong communication and teamwork skills who can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with experience in pharmacy operations, medication reconciliation and automated dispensing systems who will provide 24-hour float coverage on four rotating 10-hour shifts.
What you'll do
- Prepare and dispense medications accurately by filling prescriptions, compounding oral liquids and IV admixtures using aseptic technique and generating labels in Epic.
- Conduct medication reconciliation by interviewing newly admitted patients, entering home medication histories into Epic and contacting primary care providers or community pharmacies to verify information.
- Manage automated dispensing systems including stocking Omnicell cabinets with controlled and non-controlled medications, resolving discrepancies, clearing return bins and operating RxOBOT for first doses and 24-hour fills.
- Maintain inventory levels by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing orders, verifying receipts, removing outdated medications and completing bi-monthly outdate checks.
- Deliver medications and IVs throughout the hospital, ensure timely departures and returns, label nurse servers with patient identification and support Joint Commission compliance.
- Provide exceptional customer service by answering phones within three rings, greeting providers and patients, relaying messages accurately and collaborating with pharmacy, nursing and physician teams.
- Support quality and safety by participating in QA activities, cleaning laminar airflow hoods and work areas, following infection-control protocols and applying USP 795, 797 and 800 standards for sterile and non-sterile compounding.
- Organize and prioritize daily workload, solve routine problems independently, assist with training new staff and stay current with procedural changes.
- Maintain accurate records by entering prescription data, filing physician orders and preparing reports to support billing and regulatory requirements.
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- State of Oregon pharmacy technician licensure.
- National pharmacy technician certification required through the NHA (National Health Career Association) or PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) within one year from date of hire.
Additional information
- Success in this role is built upon strong customer interaction skills, understanding of infection control practices, commitment to safe work habits, critical thinking and steadiness in emergent situations.
- A strong aptitude for technology, clear verbal and listening communication and effective teamwork enables accurate data entry and clear documentation, with success further supported by comfort with keyboarding around 30 wpm.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
Location: Salem Hospital, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Pharmacy
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 24-hour float coverage, 4 rotating 10-hour shifts
Your role with us
The pharmacy technician at Salem Health plays a key role in supporting safe medication management, accurate compounding and timely distribution across central, decentral and IV services. This position is a great fit for a detail-oriented individual with strong communication and teamwork skills who can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with experience in pharmacy operations, medication reconciliation and automated dispensing systems who will provide 24-hour float coverage on four rotating 10-hour shifts.
What you'll do
- Prepare and dispense medications accurately by filling prescriptions, compounding oral liquids and IV admixtures using aseptic technique and generating labels in Epic.
- Conduct medication reconciliation by interviewing newly admitted patients, entering home medication histories into Epic and contacting primary care providers or community pharmacies to verify information.
- Manage automated dispensing systems including stocking Omnicell cabinets with controlled and non-controlled medications, resolving discrepancies, clearing return bins and operating RxOBOT for first doses and 24-hour fills.
- Maintain inventory levels by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing orders, verifying receipts, removing outdated medications and completing bi-monthly outdate checks.
- Deliver medications and IVs throughout the hospital, ensure timely departures and returns, label nurse servers with patient identification and support Joint Commission compliance.
- Provide exceptional customer service by answering phones within three rings, greeting providers and patients, relaying messages accurately and collaborating with pharmacy, nursing and physician teams.
- Support quality and safety by participating in QA activities, cleaning laminar airflow hoods and work areas, following infection-control protocols and applying USP 795, 797 and 800 standards for sterile and non-sterile compounding.
- Organize and prioritize daily workload, solve routine problems independently, assist with training new staff and stay current with procedural changes.
- Maintain accurate records by entering prescription data, filing physician orders and preparing reports to support billing and regulatory requirements.
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- State of Oregon pharmacy technician licensure.
- National pharmacy technician certification required through the NHA (National Health Career Association) or PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) within one year from date of hire.
Additional information
- Success in this role is built upon strong customer interaction skills, understanding of infection control practices, commitment to safe work habits, critical thinking and steadiness in emergent situations.
- A strong aptitude for technology, clear verbal and listening communication and effective teamwork enables accurate data entry and clear documentation, with success further supported by comfort with keyboarding around 30 wpm.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
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