Senior Pharmacy Program Specialist at Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR.

Full-Time/Day Shift

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment – this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. 

Performs duties to facilitate the filling and dispensing of unit dose, IV and stock medications as it relates to the automated dispensing machines (ADM) and CII Safe, automation vendors (e.g. BD-Carefusion or equivalent). Ensures proper maintenance, filling and dispensing duties are performed for CII Safe and the ADMs on the nursing units and other ancillary departments in a prompt and accurate manner. 

The specialist performs daily review/reconciliation of reports and transactions, monitors drug utilization, troubleshoots problems, assists in inventory management, assists in controlled substance diversion prevention audits/investigations and optimization, participates in performance improvement activities such as audits, data collection and analysis.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

H.S. Diploma or GED Upon hire: Oregon Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician Or Upon hire: Oregon Pharmacy Technician License 3 years Minimum of 3 years (> 6240 clock hours) of pharmacy practice in an integrated health system or sterile compounding experience and PTCB certification - OR - 4 years (> 8320 hours) experience if technician does not have PTCB certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework/Training Pharmacy technician program Bachelor's Degree     PTCB preferred (may be required where applicable by state) Pharmacy Automation & Technology experience

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.