Department Overview
This position provides technical support to pharmacists through preparation of unit doses, computer order entry, and coordination of patient care. Home infusion technicians working this shift are responsible for ensuring accountability and accuracy of standard operations procedures in home infusion pharmacy. Position works under direct supervision of a Pharmacist who is responsible for the safe and proper distribution of
medication to home infusion patients
Function/Duties of Position
- Coordinate refill processing and deliveries to ensure consistent medication and equipment supply for Home Infusion patients.
- Assist pharmacist through performance of computer order entry of outpatient orders and filling unit dose medication orders.
- Assist in inventory management by ensuring current Pharmacy inventory in line with expected need based on upcoming referrals and refill schedule.
- Coordinate patient care by answering telephone, filing, medication profile update and maintenance
- Assist Pharmacist in obtaining necessary documentation including laboratory results, chart notes, etc.
- Tracking of deliveries en route to ensure patients receive medication and supplies in a timely manner.
- Perform other technician duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License AND
- 1 year of pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education; AND
- Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association. Certification must be maintained.
- Must possess computer keyboarding skills.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
- Ability to read and understand medical-related terms.
- Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical mathematics calculations.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of commonly used computer programs including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to establish priorities in workflow.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work under supervision of diverse Pharmacists.
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal pharmacy technician training program
- Home Infusion Pharmacy experience
- Medical and scientific nomenclature
Additional Details
Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and noise. Flexibility in scheduling of shift times. Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties to this position.
Why apply to OHSU?
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
