Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Portland, OR
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Portland, Oregon are in steady demand across retail pharmacy chains, large health systems, and specialty compounding pharmacies, concentrated in the Pearl District, Lloyd District, and the broader Beaverton-Hillsboro corridor. Employers hiring right now include Optum, Walgreens, and Providence. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're part of a collaborative effort to serve behavioral health and addiction treatment communities. We do more than just provide medicine: we change lives for the better. People with serious mental or chronic illness - and those who care for them - have moving stories, and at Genoa we become their voice, their partner. Working as part of a coordinated care team, we partner with community-based providers and others to ensure that people with complex health conditions get the right medications and are able to follow their treatment plans. Our personalized services - in-clinic pharmacies, medication management and more - are leading the way to a new level of care.
Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of businesses. We are part of a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to making the health system work better for everyone. Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.
We seek aPart Time Float Pharmacy Technicianto support all functions of the Genoa mental health pharmacy, primarily through dispensing medical prescriptions, and performing necessary clerical duties while under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm PST
Location Address: You will be covering the greater Portland Metro Area, which will include sites that will fall between the following cities: St. Helens, Gresham, Oregon City, Salem, Hillsboro and Beaverton
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides exceptional customer service to all consumers and members of the clinic staff
- Fills prescription orders and makes them available for verification under direct supervision of the registered pharmacist
- Orders, receives and stores incoming pharmacy supplies
- Receives and processes wholesaler medication orders
- Verifies medication stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records
- Works with the Pharmacist to assist in the pharmacy functions and keeping the pharmacy in compliance with all federal and state requirements
- Performs various clerical duties relating to the department
- Communicates with strong professional verbal and written communication skills
- Expense management
- Other duties as assigned
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.Some of our offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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:
- Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Oregon
- 1+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience
- Ability to use own vehicle to get to sites as needed
- Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification
- 3+ years of pharmacy experience
- Long term care experience
- MAR experience
- Bubble pack/compliance packaging experience
- Float Pharmacy Technician experience
- Retail Pharmacy Technician experience
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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is 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 Groupis a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Portland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a pharmacy technician job in Portland?
Portland's strongest hiring comes from large integrated health systems, retail pharmacy chains, and specialty compounding operations. Roles concentrate in the central eastside medical campus area, the Pearl District, and the Beaverton-Hillsboro tech and healthcare corridor. Candidates with PTCB or ExCPT certification and retail or hospital experience get called first. Targeting both inpatient hospital roles and high-volume retail sites gives you the widest foothold in this market.
Which companies hire pharmacy technicians in Portland?
Employers hiring pharmacy technicians in Portland right now include Optum, Walgreens, and Providence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Portland's mix of major regional health systems, national retail chains with dense urban locations, and independent compounding pharmacies means openings appear across a broad range of employer types throughout the metro area.
How can I get a pharmacy technician job in Portland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Portland is through high-volume retail pharmacy locations, which regularly hire trainees and support on-the-job certification. Portland Community College's pharmacy technician program feeds directly into local hiring pipelines. Large health systems like OHSU and Providence Health also post entry-level technician aide and support roles that lead to full technician positions once you complete your certification.
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