Pharmacy Technician III (OFNHP)

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.

Job Summary:

Assists the department by leading the work of lower level technicians and/or coordinating department operations. Works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist while providing pharmaceutical services. Participates in training of new technicians and performance improvement work teams as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Three years' technical experience: Preferred
• Two years' hospital pharmacy technician experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• State Pharmacy Techncian license: Required
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred
• CPhT OR CPHT-NHA: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• State Pharmacy Technician (PTC): Required

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for complex medication preparation and dispensing. Assists in the orientation and training of Pharmacy Technicians, including serving as a resource, assisting them with performing procedures and/or calculations as required, and with understanding of operation of equipment.
• Maintains ability to process pharmacy charges which includes chemotherapy and infusion charges, corrections, and pharmacy computer programs.
• Assists in maintaining accurate patient information in the pharmacy computer database. Delivers medication to nursing units and other areas as required. Prepares and delivers drug orders as requested from appropriate staff. Maintains pharmacy daily activity log book. Pulls and fills medication orders and labels.
• Routinely performs chemotherapy and infusion center product preparation and compounding. Oversees the technical aspects of the intravenous admixture program, including compounding, filing and delivery of intravenous medications to the nursing units.
• Inventories the supply storage area to monitor supply level needs, outdated medications and ensuring rotation of stock and order as needed according to existing par levels.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.