Pharmacy Technician
Full Time
Portland, OR 97204
$22.68 - $27.79 an hour
Posted
Job description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$22.68 - $27.79 Hourly
Department:
Health Department
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
May 31, 2023
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
This recruitment will be used to fill various Pharmacy Technician positions within the Pharmacies in Multnomah County’s Community Health Center as they become available. Types of positions include Regular Full Time, Float, and On-Call positions.
If you are interested in this opportunity, apply today as we are scheduling interviews!
Multnomah County Health Department (MCHD) works with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone. Come join a team that includes Portland's most outstanding healthcare professionals that hold Values of Compassion & Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Connection and Integrity.
The mission of the Health Center’s Pharmacy Program is to provide exceptional pharmaceutical care for vulnerable, underinsured and uninsured clients of the MCHD. We deliver cost-effective medication and medication management services that positively and compassionately impacts the health and well-being of those we serve.
Pharmacy Technicians provide technical support to Pharmacists in the processing of prescriptions and the maintenance of the Pharmacy Department according to State of Oregon Pharmacy Board Rules and Regulations.
As the Pharmacy Technician, you will:
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Gather patient information needed to prepare prescriptions, enter prescription/patient information into the computer system, prepare prescriptions by counting, pouring, or mixing medications and labeling containers.
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Answer phones, take messages for refill requests, pull medications from stock for the pharmacists, and file written prescriptions after prescriptions are dispensed.
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Perform on-line billing, call third-party insurances for clarification and resolution of claim rejection, confirm payments.
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Answer questions from the staff/patients that do not require a Pharmacist's professional expertise or judgment. Assist staff/patients to ensure timely quality customer service is delivered.
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Review/analyze patient profiles in EPIC and pharmacy software for coverage notes, and refill requests to providers.
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Provide check out and collection of pharmacy copays and fees.
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Complete reports, close out batches at the end of each shift, and prepare daily deposits.
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Inventory Management: Order drugs and supplies from wholesaler and county warehouse, utilizing online systems. Receive, check in, and stock shelves with drugs and supplies; process order errors and returns to vendors. Check stock for outdated medications; process expired medications for return to reverse distributor. Monitor refrigerated items for proper temperature.
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Complete requested reports and documentation.
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Perform related duties as instructed or required.
A successful Pharmacy Technician will demonstrate:
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Ability to apply an equity, intersectional and anti-racist lens.
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Ability to exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with sensitive, complex, confidential information and situations, in addition to acting professionally, and empathetically, with individuals and communities.
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Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our
benefits website.
Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our
Workforce Equity Strategic Plan
and exploring our
Core Competencies
for all County employees.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated.
Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; AND
License/Certification: Currently licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in good standing by the
Oregon Board of Pharmacy
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Multnomah County COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment. The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.
Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:
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Additional specialized training in pharmacy or a related field is desirable.
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Experience working in a retail pharmacy setting.
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Strong communication skills.
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Cultural Competencies: The position requires the knowledge and understanding of culture, traditions, attitudes, beliefs, social experience and history of those experiencing oppression and barriers to opportunity. This position must demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the origins and results of the disparities experienced by individuals and families related to racism and social-economic injustices.
- Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING & EVALUATION:
REQUIRED: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
1. A completed online application.
2. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications.
Note:
The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. -
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Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, probationary, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:
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Navigate to your profile in Workday (see:My Career Profile) and click on the “Career” section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).
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When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the “Resume/Cover Letter” section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
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External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) throughhttps://multco.us/jobs, you will come to a page where you will see the "Resume/CV" section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
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Do not click the “Submit” button before you upload your documents.
After You Apply:
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Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
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Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
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Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
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Initial review of minimum qualifications
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Resume and Cover Letter Review
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Phone screen
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Consideration of top candidates
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Language assessment
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Background, reference
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The
EEO Know Your Rights poster
is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Eddie Barbar
Email:
eddie.barbar@multco.us
Phone:
+1 (971) 3133067
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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