Pharmacy Technician I, Specialty Pharmacy - Per diem (2026-0741)

About the role

The position is responsible for supporting the specialty pharmacy supervisor in their duties by providing technical assistance in accordance with department policy and Washington State Law. They maintain close working communication with pharmacists and pharmacy coordinators and managers regarding the various department programs. The technician helps facilitate departmental and hospital programs being carried out in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports the specialty pharmacy supervisor in technical assistance.
• Maintains close working communication with pharmacists and pharmacy coordinators and managers.
• Facilitates delivery of medications including ensuring specialty drugs are prepared and packaged appropriately for shipment.
• Maintains basic knowledge of current medications.
• Ensures medications and supplies are adequately restocked.
• Answers insurance and billing questions and provides feedback to management regarding contracting opportunities and process improvements.
• Completes additional responsibilities/projects when assigned by manager, coordinators, or pharmacists.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED).
• Must hold a Pharmacy Technician credential in the State of Washington and be in good standing as of hire date.
• Minimum 2-3 Years Specialty/retail Pharmacy Technician Experience Required.
• National certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or equivalent preferred.
• Certification required for Tech II classification (see addendum).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Good public relations and proper patient management skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills with a diverse patient population.
• Customer service skills.
• Listening skills and the ability to effectively analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pharmacists and other patient care providers.
• Ability to transcribe information accurately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office programs, Epic, Willow Ambulatory, and other pharmacy systems.

Skills

• Knowledge of Third Party Insurances.
• Independent judgment and discretion.
• Public relations and patient management skills.
• Communication skills.
• Listening skills.
• Transcription skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Multitasking.
• Microsoft Office programs.
• Epic, Willow Ambulatory, and other pharmacy systems.

Benefits

Flexible to work various hours to include evening, weekend, and holidays. Capable of walking and standing for extended periods throughout the work shift. Extensive data entry keyboarding into computer. Able to lift from floor to overhead levels and carry/push items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Pay

Min $31.31- Max $48.07/hrly. DOE

Schedule

Variable to accommodate Pharmacy needs