Job Opportunity: Pharmacy Technician
Our organization is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to become a vital member of our Inpatient Pharmacy Team!
Work Schedule
- Part-Time: 20 hours per week
- Shift: Day Shift
Position Highlights
In this role, you will:
- Carry out a range of pharmaceutical tasks within the central inpatient or satellite pharmacies.
- Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, independently execute various technical pharmaceutical duties, including compounding medications, processing medication orders, and preparing compounded sterile products.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Prepare medications based on physician orders or pharmacy-generated labels in single-dose packaging, including compounded sterile products and extemporaneously prepared doses.
- Load and replenish PYXIS automated dispensing cabinets.
- Deliver medications to nursing units, clinics, and procedural areas, ensuring timely return of discontinued medications to the pharmacy. After crediting, return medications to their designated locations.
- Package medications into single-unit packages and conduct bulk packaging, including batch preparation of compounded sterile products.
- Verify that medications are within their expiration dates. Complete monthly checks for outdates, perform unit inspections, document findings, and communicate results. Maintain medication stock in assigned procedure areas and clinics.
- Execute routine computer tasks, including charge/credits and label generation.
- Gather patients' medication lists and input them into the medication reconciliation database.
- Fulfill the responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
- Prior experience in a hospital pharmacy is preferred.
- Knowledge of sterile intravenous admixture practices is advantageous.
- Minimum of six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or equivalent education/experience.
- Certification as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Washington is mandatory.
Conditions of Employment
Our organization is dedicated to maintaining a drug-free workplace, and as such, a pre-employment drug screening is required.
About Our Organization
We are an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle, featuring two campuses. Recognized as the top hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012, we take pride in our compassionate patient care and innovative medical advancements.
The Montlake campus is situated near the beautiful University of Washington, offering numerous amenities for our staff and convenient public transportation options, including a light rail station just across the street.
Our Mission
We are committed to enhancing public health by advancing medical knowledge, delivering exceptional primary and specialty care, and training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our team of nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators collaborates to provide high-quality work with integrity and compassion, fostering a respectful and welcoming environment for all.
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly Pay Range: $30.28 - $44.68
- Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
- Position Type: Regular
- FTE: 50.00%
- Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech
Why Join Us?
Working with us offers a unique chance to make a difference in lives across our campuses, state, and beyond. Our employees bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to building a healthier world. In return, we provide excellent benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a diverse, intellectually stimulating environment.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful community for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Applicants may be required to disclose any substantiated findings or ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct from their current or past employment, as mandated by Washington state law.