Pharmacy Technician:
Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics

1574799399
Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics
Salem Virginia
Pharmaceutical
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Description
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics are part of a network of state of the art medical facilities located within the heart of the Willamette Valley. At Salem Health, we pride ourselves on being a community centric, diverse organization that has been voted a top workplace by our employees for three years running.

We continually strive to provide innovative paths to learning and growth while maintaining an environment of strategic problem solving objectives through Lean driven principles. We understand that hardworking, conscientious and compassionate team members are one of our most valuable assets and we are always looking for outstanding people to join our team.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics complies with the Oregon COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Healthcare Providers and Healthcare Staff in Healthcare Settings and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule. Every candidate who accepts a position with Salem Health will be required to furnish proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to starting employment ("Fully vaccinated" means having received both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, and at least 14 days have passed since the individual's final dose of COVID-19 vaccine). Details can be found on the Oregon Health Authority site here.

Your Role With Us:

Your desire to provide friendly, timely and accurate service to those we serve, will help us go that extra mile for our valued customers and will members of our healthcare team to perform duties in an effective manner.

Core Functions:

+ Fills and label bags according to physicians'/computer generated label.

+ Initiates deliveries of all medications and IV's as needed.

+ Accurately stock DEA Controlled Substances and non-controlled medications into Omnicell dispensing machines

+ Routinely assist the pharmacist in the admixture of IV piggybacks, large volume solutions and irrigations

+ Assist customers in person and/or by phone and refers inquiries to the pharmacist.

+ Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock

+ Organizes medications and coordinates with pharmacist(s) for patient consultation

+ Ensures medication availability by delivering medications to patients or departments

+ Maintains records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions

Background/Expertise

+ High school graduate, equivalent or equal-related experience.

+ Prior Pharmacy experience with extensive customer interaction preferred

+ Current Oregon Board of Pharmacy Technician License required.

+ National Certification required through the NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) within (1) year from date of hire.

+ Chemotherapy Certification required for staff routinely scheduled in the IV Pharmacy

+ Understands and applies knowledge of infection control practices and proper body mechanics.

+ Ability to work under potentially stressful or emergent situations.

+ Must be capable of medium work, including some lifting, bending and stooping; must be able to walk extended distances, use the stairs and remain standing for prolonged time periods.

We have many excellent opportunities available! To view all of our openings, please visit our career page at

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 .

Requisition ID: 24

Street: 890 Oak St SE

Maximum Salary (DOE): DOE

Shift (Please note: this field is external facing to candidates): Variable

Hours Each Week (Please note: this field is external facing to candidates): 40.00