Pharmacy Clerk

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union.

The is recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician in Salem, Oregon to provide medication distribution and department support under the direct supervision of the on-site  registered pharmacist.

The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support. Watch “Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital” video

What will you do?

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Provide pharmacy department support.

• Utilize automated dispensing cabinets and integrated pharmacy electronic health records to optimize the medication inventory.

• Fill, deliver, and maintain medication inventory throughout the hospital system.

• Repackage medication from bulk containers into unit dose.

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medication orders.

What's in it for you?
The Oregon State Hospital is one of the newest and best state psychiatric hospitals in the country whether you work at the Salem or the Junction City campus. The Oregon State Hospital is a qualified employer for the and the  

Oregon boasts year-round family outdoor activities with beautiful sandy beaches; lush, green mountain forests; deep, blue lakes; rushing white water rivers; and colorful, high deserts surround you for winter skiing; spectacular camping; fresh and salt-water fishing; day and long-distance hiking; and a multitude of diverse, cultural explorations. For more information about Oregon, please visit .

We offer full with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year plus . If you are an experienced pharmacy tech and have worked in a large healthcare facility or hospital, apply today

What are we looking for?

Special Requirements

• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician through the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.

Minimum Requirements

One year of training and/or experience which demonstrates knowledge in the following areas:

• Medical terminology and abbreviations.

• Pharmaceutical terms and drug names (generic and trade).

• Mathematics skills to compute dosages and rate of drug use.

• Metric system, weights, and volume.

• Principles of record keeping.

• Inventory control procedures.

• Pharmaceutical and supplies ordering procedures.

• Pharmaceutical storage and maintenance procedures.

Requested Skills

• Experience working in a large health facility or hospital.

• Experience communicating and/or interacting with behavioral health specialists, nurses and other health care professionals.

• Ability to interact with the patient population in patient care areas and other OSH buildings.

• Experience advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities, and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable, and underrepresented populations.

• Ability to work hours that exceed regular weekly work schedule which could include working a double or alternate shift or working in a different location that may require travel.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.