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Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group

Portland, ORPer Diem$16–29/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$16–29/hr
Location
Portland, OR
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Oregon Pharmacy Technician Registration Or Ability To Become Registered, required

Job overview

The Pharmacy Technician assists with pharmacy activities under a licensed pharmacist’s supervision, including medication preparation, delivery, restocking, and drug procurement. The role supports safe and timely medication delivery in accordance with written procedures, pharmacy standards, and regulatory requirements. It also involves patient-information entry, phone triage, inventory monitoring, and collaboration with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication Preparation, nice to haveMedication Delivery, nice to haveMedication Restocking, nice to haveDrug Procurement, nice to havePatient Information Verification, nice to haveCall Triage, nice to haveMedication Inventory Management, nice to haveControlled Substance Tracking, nice to haveMedication Safety, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, requiredOregon Pharmacy Technician Registration or Ability to Become Registered, requiredHealthcare Professional Interaction Experience, requiredPharmacy Technician Experience, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Requisition number: 2399280

Job category: Pharmacy

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities will include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications and procuring drugs. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare medications for pharmacist review prior to being dispensed

  • Data/order entry and verification of patient information

  • Phone coverage / ensure proper triage of calls

  • Deliver medications to patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and nursing units

  • Maintain medication inventory by restocking, tracking controlled substances, and monitoring expiration dates

  • Support medication safety initiatives, including double-checks, labeling, and documentation

  • Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure timely and safe medication delivery

  • Comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission and state/federal regulations

  • Other duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • Registered, or the ability to become registered as a pharmacy technician in the State of Oregon

  • Experience interacting with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals (preferable in a medical clinic)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience as a pharmacy technician

  • Microsoft Office

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

How this job compares

Set against the 13,431 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16–29/hr
  • Oregon median$19–29/hr110 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–28/hr10,761 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.50/hr, is 7% below the Oregon median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the middle half of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in Oregon.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 130 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in Oregon and 13,431 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Oregon
Experience
Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (2,657 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 4,534 of the 13,431 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (34%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Pharmacy Technician jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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