Pharmacy Technician - Transitions of Care at Legacy Health

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

38.01

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Reconciliation, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Pharmacy Technician Licensure, Medication History Collection, Discharge Medications, Continuity of Care, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Basic Computer Skills, Patient Support, Healthcare Knowledge, Pharmaceutical Knowledge, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview With the right medicine at the right time, patients have the opportunity to heal, recover, and thrive. At Legacy, Pharmacy Services plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission to make life better for everyone. If you’re a Pharmacy Technician who shares our commitment to compassionate, high-quality care, we invite you to consider joining our dedicated team. Responsibilities Work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to support patients throughout various phases of care. Collect the best possible medication history to support accurate and timely medication reconciliation by the care team. Facilitate the provision of discharge medications, helping ensure patients have access to necessary medications upon leaving the hospital. Collaborate closely with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other care team members to ensure safe and effective medication use during transitions of care. Support efforts to reduce medication-related readmissions and improve continuity of care. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a pharmacy technician program preferred. Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician required; retail and/or inpatient hospital experience preferred. Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Basic familiarity with computers and keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions. Licensure Current applicable state Pharmacy Technician Licensure or Pharmacy Intern License required prior to date of hire and maintained thereafter. Pay Range USD $26.59 - USD $38.01 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a pharmacist to support patients during transitions of care, including medication history collection and discharge medication provision. They will collaborate with the care team to ensure safe medication use and reduce readmissions.