Pharmacy Technician I Retail (0.0FTE) (2026-0905)

Location: VMC Main Campus, Prescription Pad South, Renton, WA | Requisition: 2026-0905 | Category: SEIU-Service | Grade: SEIUSVC | FLSA: Non-exempt | Cost Centers: 7174, 7175

About the role

The Retail Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists by providing technical assistance in accordance with department policy and Washington State law. This position maintains close communication with pharmacists and the retail pharmacy supervisor regarding department programs, and helps facilitate departmental and hospital programs in compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Reports to the Supervisor, Ambulatory Pharmacy.

Pay

Hourly range: $31.31 – $48.07 (DOE).

Schedule

• Shift: Variable
• Hours: Variable (0.0 FTE, on-call/per diem)
• Flexible to work various hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate pharmacy needs

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required
• Active Pharmacy Technician credential in the State of Washington, in good standing as of hire date
• Minimum 1–2 years of pharmacy technician experience in a retail pharmacy setting (preferred)
• National certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent (preferred; required for Pharmacy Technician II classification)
• General knowledge of third-party insurances
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Strong public relations, patient management, and customer service skills
• Effective listening, problem analysis, and resolution abilities
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse population
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Demonstrated teamwork and ability to multitask efficiently in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and patient care staff by answering questions and requests or referring inquiries to pharmacists
• Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with policies, procedures, and federal/state rules and regulations
• Enter prescriptions efficiently and accurately
• Resolve exceptions and issues in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate pharmacy inventory
• Prepare medications for pharmacist dispensing to patients
• Perform daily billing operations
• Operate the point-of-sale system
• Maintain current knowledge of medications
• Ensure daily pulling, packaging, ordering, restocking, and rotation of medication stock
• Address patient and insurance calls regarding pharmacy billing
• File prescriptions in an organized manner
• Demonstrate understanding of medication compounding
• Complete additional responsibilities or projects as assigned by manager, coordinators, or pharmacists

Physical demands and working conditions

• Capable of walking and standing for extended periods throughout the work shift
• Extensive data entry and keyboarding
• Able to lift from floor to overhead levels and carry/push items weighing up to 40 pounds

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Epic (Willow Ambulatory) and other pharmacy computer systems