Pharmacy Tech

New Retail Pharmacy Opening in Newport – January 2027

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

  • Assists pharmacists in medication preparation, and labeling activities. Performs a broad range of technical support functions under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  • The Pharmacy teams at Samaritan Health Services are staffed by the area's leading experts on thousands of medications and make decisions that help optimize a patient’s drug therapy.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Oregon Pharmacy Technician license required or eligible.
  • Successful completion of Medical Pharmacy Technician course preferred.
  • Experience and/or training as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
  • Oregon Certified Pharmacy Technician license preferred.
  • All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
  • Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware, software, and applications. Ability to operate applications, enter data, and process information.
  • Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
  • Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    WALK - INCLINE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 – 60 Lbs

    CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    KNEEL (on knees)

    PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)

    PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

    WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

    CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

    SQUAT Repetitive

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

    PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)

    PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

    PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)

    SIT

    STAND

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    REACH - Upward

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    REACH - Forward

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

Location: Samaritan Health Services · PCH Pharmacy
Schedule: 1.0 (80 hrs/pp), Day