Pharmacy Technician 1 - Inpatient

About the role

The Harborview Medical Center Pharmacy Department is looking for an outstanding Pharmacy Technician to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team!

Position highlights

• Assist the Pharmacist in professional activities and assigned tasks including preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacy-related functions
• All activities are performed under the general supervision of a registered Pharmacist
• Strong candidates will have knowledge and experience with sterile intravenous admixture practices preferred, and good communication and organizational skills.

Primary job responsibilities

• Fill medications from Pyxis refill sheets for the entire hospital
• Deliver medications to nursing units and other areas of the hospital
• Pack medications in single-unit packages
• Restock shelves in the unit dose fill and front counter areas
• Complete monthly outdate check and cleaning as assigned by Supervisor
• Fill Ward Stock Requisition sheets for Nursing Units
• Pack patient-specific medications in single-unit packages
• Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, perform bulk compounding of pharmaceuticals from a formula
• Perform computer entry of prescriptions and charge/credit data
• Work in the IV room and compound IV medications in accordance with USP 797 standards
• Handle and prepare hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 standards

Required position qualifications

• Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience

About Harborview Medical Center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Compensation, Benefits & Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $28.85 hourly
Pay Range Maximum $45.14 hourly
Benefits Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift Evening Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit SEIU 1199NW HMC Pharmacy Technician

About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment 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 consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Disclosure Requirement

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment.