Infusion Pharmacy Tech Lead

About the role

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Pharmacy Technician Lead coordinates operational functions of pharmacy technicians, assistants, apprentices, and interns while also working under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist to perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks. This position will lead others in daily operations of the pharmacy including scheduling, coordination of training and development of staff, and assisting in continuous performance improvement efforts.

Schedule

This is a Full Time role that will work primarily Monday thru Friday but may include occasional weekends at our South Lake Union Campus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, leads, and directs daily operational functions within the pharmacy department
• Training, recruitment, evaluation of pharmacy technicians, assistants, apprentices, and interns
• Scheduling of pharmacy technicians, assistants, apprentices, and interns
• Timecard approval
• Reviews and responds to reports of patient safety events
• Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and standard operation procedures
• Communicates and collaborates professionally with members of the leadership team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Washington state pharmacy technician certification
• 3 years pharmacy technician experience
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems accurately and efficiently

Preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Experience with electronic medical records

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is from $36.85 to $55.26 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical/vision
• Dental
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• Family life support
• Employee assistance program
• Onsite health clinic
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation (12–22 days per year)
• Paid sick leave (12–25 days per year)
• Paid holidays (13 days per year)
• Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)