Pharmacy Operations Coordinator (2026-0987)

About the Role

Assist the Pharmacy Operations Manager with the coordination of the Inpatient Pharmacy. Direct the work by coordinating roles and activities for Pharmacy Technicians.

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy & Infusion Center Pharmacy

Work Hours

Typically, Monday-Friday; hours may vary to meet department needs; some weekends may be necessary.

Reports To

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Prerequisites

• Credentialed as a Pharmacy Technician or licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Washington and in good standing, or eligible for such credential/licensure.
• Three years of inpatient experience as a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician.
• Nationally certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, Preferred (if a technician).

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience with I.V. admixture, unit dose, and computers preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, with good public relations and proper patient management skills.
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees and administrative staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional demands of a diverse population.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office programs, Epic, and Pyxis systems.
• Requires frequent use of data entry keying into the computer.
• Basic typing ability (30 wpm) preferred.

Environment and Working Conditions

• Capable of walking 1-2 miles per shift.
• Extensive data entry keyboarding into computer.
• Busy pharmacy and professional office environment.
• Some variable hours and weekends may be required.
• Regular and punctual attendance is a condition of employment.

Performance Responsibilities

Administration

• Coordinate day-to-day work functions of Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians.
• Proactively design, improve, and operationalize workflow for Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians.
• Stay updated with rules and regulations that affect Pharmacy operations.
• Work with the Pharmacy Operations Manager to address operational issues affecting the Inpatient Pharmacy.
• Participate in organizational and departmental process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and lead staff and project workgroup meetings with other Pharmacy administration team members.
• Contact with outside departments for issue resolution related to medication distribution processes.
• Contact with outside agencies for product evaluation, student training, products/vendor questions, or investigations.

Personnel

• Ensure appropriate scheduling and staffing levels of Pharmacy Technicians and Interns, including compliance with departmental and organizational leave policies.
• Edit Kronos to ensure accuracy of timesheets and leave records.
• Coordinate resolution of issues with the departmental payroll coordinator.
• Provide input for personnel performance reviews for assigned Pharmacy Technician staff and Pharmacy Interns.
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring process for Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, and Interns, as applicable to the Inpatient Pharmacy.
• Ensure Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Intern development, including but not limited to new employee orientation and on-going training.
• Serve as the contact person for Pharmacy Technician externships.

Other

• Maintain effective communication with Inpatient Pharmacy staff, pharmacy administration staff, and other hospital departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Location: Renton, WA

Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Min $67,361 - Max $97,674/annual DOE