Job Title

This position provides technical support and works under direct supervision of a Pharmacist who is responsible for the safe and proper distribution and use of drugs in inpatients and outpatients who range in age from neonates, infants <1 year old, children and adolescents ages 1-18, adults ages 19-65, and the elderly age 65.

The person working this shift is responsible for accurate production of sterile and non-sterile compounded medications, insuring productions and work environments are clean, records are accurate, inventory is stocked, batch production proceeds according to standard operating procedure(s), and on-demand production is prioritized and completed according to specifications. Additional responsibilities include: automated inventory maintenance of controlled and non-controlled medications, inventory discrepancy reconciliation, pharmacy computer system order entry, workflow and compliance audits, supply and medication ordering, utilization of pharmacy-related technology, and performing other duties as assigned. This person is responsible to have knowledge of and perform responsibilities in accordance with rules established by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy, GMP, FDA, USP 795 and 797, and other regulatory or advisory bodies deemed to be applicable to sterile and non-sterile compounding.

Function/Duties of Position

Prepare, mix, and compound sterile products, observing aseptic procedures and documenting lot numbers appropriately. Clean bench top, work surfaces, vertical and laminar flow hoods and associated equipment, discarding all non-preserved and or non-labeled solutions. Maintain work area in neat and orderly condition. Open and mark by date fresh solutions and additives if applicable.

Prepare and mix non-sterile compounded and repackaged products.

Operate automated inventory maintenance equipment. Maintain inventory of controlled and non-controlled substances, solutions, and associated supplies and equipment. Generate orders for appropriate vendors to acquire replenishment stock.

Check in drug delivery orders and maintain appropriate supply inventory.

Other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License AND
• 2 years 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.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Knowledge of common pharmaceutical compounding equipment, technology, and practices.
• Experience with aseptic technique, IV admixture.
• Familiarity with medical and scientific terms/nomenclature.
• Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical mathematics calculations.
• Compounded pharmaceuticals database reference knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a compounding institution, compounding community pharmacy, or hospital/IV/clean room experience.

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.

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.