Overview:
Whether you are processing medication refill requests or interacting with patients, you ensure that our patients receive the timely, efficient and compassionate care they deserve. In doing so, you help to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life better for others.
This is a hybrid\-remote position \- incumbents, who reside in Oregon or Washington only, may work 3 days a week at an assigned Legacy Health location, and other days may work remotely at home, on the road or in a satellite location for the remainder of their workweek.
All new hires are required to come to a designated Legacy Health office location in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date for a new hire health assessment and to complete new hire paperwork. This position may require initial training and orientation to be site\-based, before transitioning to the hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities:
Under general supervision of the Ambulatory Pharmacy Services Manager \&/or Clinic Manager and with the oversight of on\-site Clinic Physician(s) and pharmacists in designated clinics, the Clinic Medication Technician responsibilities may include: processing electronic, fax and phone medication refill requests in compliance with Legacy Protocols; ordering clinic medications and vaccines; managing the Medication room by checking expiration dates, maintaining the emergency kit and other specialty kits; and Medication Prior Authorization Processing.
The Technician will provide clerical and office support that requires administrative skills and knowledge of medications gained from certification/licensure as a Pharmacy Technician. Responsibilities include obtaining medication histories from patients, contacting pharmacies to clarify medication information and entering medication data into the electronic health record and facilitating compliance with the medication reconciliation process in the ambulatory clinic setting. Technicians may also help in coordination of patient interactions with clinic pharmacists. Work is generally performed independently requiring judgment and problem\-solving skills.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Pharmacy Technician program graduate.
- Prior pharmacy tech/clerk experience or current pharmacy tech student or program graduate preferred.
- Experience in ambulatory setting preferred.
- Advanced skill with appropriate computer systems and software packages.
- Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to withstand varying job pressures and effectively prioritize related tasks. Demonstrated interpersonal and effective communication skills that promote cooperation and teamwork.
- Ability to work with credibility and effectiveness with customers, medical and administrative staff.
- Ability to work in a fast\-paced environment.
- Ability to work with confidential information.
- Current pharmacy technician or pharmacist intern license required.
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LICENSURE:
Pay Range: USD $24\.60 \- USD $35\.17 /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