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Legacy Health

Pharmacist

Gresham, OR · On-site

$82.40/hr

Oversee preparation of medication doses and compounding of sterile and non-sterile products ... Use time productively to assist team members as workload allows. * Fill outpatient prescriptions as ...

Legacy Health

Pharmacist

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$82.40/hr

Oversee preparation of medication doses and compounding of sterile and non-sterile products ... Use time productively to assist team members as workload allows. * Fill outpatient prescriptions as ...

Legacy Health

Pharmacist - Out Patient

Portland, OR · On-site

$82.40 - $95.58/hr

Oversee preparation of medication doses and compounding of sterile and non-sterile products ... Use time productively to assist team members as workload allows. * Fill outpatient prescriptions as ...

Legacy Health

Pharmacist

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$82.40 - $95.58/hr

Oversee preparation of medication doses and compounding of sterile and non-sterile products ... Use time productively to assist team members as workload allows. * Fill outpatient prescriptions as ...

Legacy Health

Pharmacist - Out Patient

Portland, OR

$82.40 - $95.58/hr

Oversee preparation of medication doses and compounding of sterile and non-sterile products ... Use time productively to assist team members as workload allows. * Fill outpatient prescriptions as ...

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How much do compounding assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for compounding assistant in Portland, OR is $20.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Compounding Assistants?

Compounding Assistants are pharmacy support staff who help pharmacists prepare customized medications for patients. Their duties often include measuring, mixing, and labeling ingredients under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. They ensure that compounded medications meet quality and safety standards, and may also assist with inventory management and equipment cleaning. Compounding Assistants play a vital role in delivering personalized medicine, especially for patients who require non-standard dosages or formulations.

What are some common daily tasks a Compounding Assistant performs, and how do they support the pharmacy team?

Compounding Assistants are responsible for preparing and measuring ingredients for customized medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Their daily tasks often include weighing and mixing compounds, labeling containers, maintaining a clean work environment, and managing inventory of raw materials. By handling these preparatory steps, they help pharmacists focus on verifying prescriptions and ensuring patient safety. Compounding Assistants also assist with documentation and may collaborate closely with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

What is the difference between Compounding Assistant vs Pharmacy Technician?

AspectCompounding AssistantPharmacy Technician
CertificationsOften requires compounding-specific training, but not always certifiedTypically requires state certification or registration
Work EnvironmentCompounding labs, pharmacies, healthcare facilitiesRetail or hospital pharmacies, healthcare settings
Job ResponsibilitiesPreparing compounded medications, assisting pharmacistsDispensing medications, managing inventory, customer service

While both roles support pharmacy operations, a Compounding Assistant focuses on preparing customized medications, whereas a Pharmacy Technician handles broader pharmacy tasks. The roles often overlap in work environment and required certifications, but their primary responsibilities differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Compounding Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Compounding Assistant, you need a solid understanding of pharmaceutical principles, precise measurement skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring pharmacy technician certification. Familiarity with compounding equipment, safety protocols, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accurate medication preparation, safety compliance, and efficient support of pharmacists in providing tailored patient care.
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Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Legacy Health

Gresham, OR • On-site

$82.40/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Overview
As a Pharmacist, you are the trusted expert patients rely on to understand their medications and use them safely and effectively. You help make life better by ensuring patients are informed and confident in their drug therapy-playing a vital role in their overall care and well-being.
If you're a pharmacist who understands the importance of your role in patient outcomes and values compassionate, high-quality care, you may be an ideal fit for this opportunity within the Legacy community.
ED experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
CLINICAL DUTIES: Optimal patient care outcomes from drug therapy are ensured through clinical pharmacy activities. Such activities are age appropriate for neonates, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, and in direct association with or in support of health care providers. The pharmacist will:
  • Demonstrate clinical competence by completing the clinical competency modules assigned in the electronic learning system for the pharmacist role.
  • Review and evaluate an individual patient's medication profile and clinical status to determine appropriateness of current medication therapy.
  • Ensure that a patient's medication therapy is consistent with the Legacy or health insurance formulary and medication use guidelines and policies.
  • Ensure that patients are assessed comprehensively in a standardized way using electronic health record (EHR) tools.
  • Perform regular re-evaluation of medication therapy to assess whether therapeutic goals are achieved and to proactively intervene on medication related issues.
  • Perform medication therapy management and monitoring based on Legacy specific Collaborative Practice Protocols (CPP).
  • Document interventions, recommendations, and protocol driven changes in therapy in the EHR.
  • Monitor, document, report, and manage adverse drug events.
  • Provide accurate and timely medication information to health care staff and patients.
  • Serve as a trainer for new pharmacy staff.
  • Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

DISTRIBUTIVE DUTIES: Safe and accurate distributive services are ensured through standardized, efficient medication use processes. The pharmacist will:
  • Ensure all medication orders are reviewed for appropriate dispensation during the assigned shift.
  • Ensure appropriate use of applicable pharmacy technical systems, equipment (including environmental monitoring), and tools.
  • Oversee preparation of medication doses and compounding of sterile and non-sterile products.
  • Perform all assigned work procedures without interference to quality of work performed.
  • Provide supervision to technicians, students and interns as guided by state law.
  • Serve as a trainer for new pharmacy staff.
  • Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents
  • Use time productively to assist team members as workload allows.
  • Fill outpatient prescriptions as required.
  • Work with insurance companies/third party payers to resolve reimbursement and eligibility issues for patients where applicable.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

COMMUNICATION: The pharmacist will:
  • Effectively communicate information to patients and health care providers in oral, written, and electronic formats.
  • Foster teamwork through timely, open, and respectful communication.
  • Demonstrate good listening skills.
  • Provide education to patients.
  • Provide excellent customer service.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Pharmacy knowledge and skills are updated, shared, and applied continuously to improve quality of pharmaceutical care. The pharmacist will:
  • Maintain clinical and distributive knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient populations and areas served.
  • Maintain knowledge of internal practice changes (e.g., drug shortages, new protocols) that may impact clinical and/or distributive services.
  • Participate in preceptor education as applicable to precepting role.
  • Maintain licensure in good standing with the state licensing body.

SAFETY AND SECURITY: Patient, personnel, department, and facility safety and security are ensured through knowledge and application of established policies and procedures, and safety, security, and emergency plans. The pharmacist will:
  • Follow all controlled substances policies and procedures.
  • Complete annual mandatory self-learning modules that include safety, security and emergency programs required by the department or health system.
  • Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment during the work shift.
  • Comply with all laws, regulations, scope of practice guidelines, and Legacy standards in providing patient care.

Qualifications
Education:
  • As required by licensure.

Licensure
  • Current Registered Pharmacist License (RPh) for applicable state required.
  • BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required within 3 months.

Pay Range
USD $82.40 - USD $95.58 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

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