Pharmacy Technician Acute Care Pharmacy Tech II

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician – Acute Care Pharmacy Tech II
Location: Seaside, Oregon, United States
Schedule: Full-Time – Day Shift

The Acute Care Pharmacy Technician II supports hospital pharmacy operations by assisting pharmacists with the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications to nursing units and ancillary departments.
This role is responsible for accurate medication dispensing, triaging patient medication orders, maintaining automated dispensing systems (ADS), and supporting safe medication administration processes within the hospital.
The technician plays a vital role in ensuring efficient pharmacy workflow, medication safety, and timely patient care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Medication Preparation & Dispensing

• Fill and dispense unit-dose medications and stock medications to nursing units and clinical departments.
• Prepare and dispense oral and IV medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Ensure medications are dispensed accurately and promptly.

Order Processing

• Review and triage patient medication orders for pharmacy processing.
• Assist pharmacists with order entry verification and medication preparation workflows.

Automated Dispensing Systems

• Maintain and restock Automated Dispensing Systems (ADS).
• Monitor medication inventory levels in automated dispensing cabinets.
• Ensure medication security and accuracy within automated systems.

Inventory & Medication Management

• Assist in inventory management and medication stock control.
• Maintain proper storage and labeling of medications.
• Monitor expiration dates and assist with medication rotation.

Patient Safety & Compliance

• Follow hospital medication safety protocols and pharmacy procedures.
• Maintain compliance with state pharmacy regulations and hospital policies.
• Support pharmacy quality improvement initiatives.

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Licensure & Certification
Must meet one of the following:

• Oregon Certified Pharmacy Technician upon hire, OR
• Oregon Pharmacy Technician License upon hire

AND

• PTCB Certification with at least one year (2,080 hours) of pharmacy practice in an integrated health system

OR

• Minimum 2 years (4,160 hours) hospital pharmacy experience if not PTCB certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program
• ACPE-approved sterile compounding certification (if applicable)
• Experience working with:
  • Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs)
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
• Prior experience in hospital or acute care pharmacy settings

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
Do you hold an active Oregon Pharmacy Technician License or Certification?
Do you have at least one year of pharmacy practice in an integrated health system OR two years of hospital pharmacy experience?
Are you PTCB certified?
Do you have experience dispensing unit-dose medications and preparing IV medications?
Have you worked with Automated Dispensing Machines (ADS) such as Pyxis or Omnicell?
Do you have experience working in a hospital or acute care pharmacy environment?
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work 100% ON-SITE in Seaside, Oregon?