Pharmacy Technician in Training

Responsibilities

• Provides good customer service to patients by being attentive and quick to respond at pharmacy window and follows through on problems
• Runs specific areas of pharmacy operations including Point of Sale (POS), working independently as assigned, assists in maintaining pharmacy stock and ensures no expired medications are in the clinic, by following the inventory control process
• Enters prescription orders into pharmacy system, including billing prescriptions appropriately and accurately
• Prepares, packages, and labels medication in an accurate and efficient manner
• Charging and billing functions
• Operates CII safe and follows all controlled substance procedures
• Fills and documentation of pyxis, emergency/code boxes and code trays
• Maintains stock for expiration dates and removes outdates
• Meds reconciliation
• Delivers patient specific medications to infusion or other areas of the clinic
• Uses proper aseptic technique in preparing pharmacy products accurately and efficiently during IV admixture
• Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washing State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Must obtain WA State Pharmacy Assistant License within 30 days of hire
• Must enroll in Pharmacy Technician training program at North Seattle College within reasonable time after hire
• Must Pass National Exam for Certified Pharmacy Technician within 90 days of completing academic program at North Seattle College
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Able to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems in accurately and efficiently
• Able to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality

Qualifications

• Required: High School Graduate or equivalent
• Preferred: Enrolled in Pharmacy Technician training program at North Seattle College
• Preferred: Passed National Exam for Certified Pharmacy Technician within 90 days of completing academic program at North Seattle College
• Preferred: Familiar with generic names of drugs along with their basic indications
• Preferred: Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Preferred: Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems in accurately and efficiently
• Preferred: Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Preferred: Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Skills

• Good customer service skills
• Basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Mouse and computer navigation skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Confidentiality maintenance skills

Benefits

• Medical/vision
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Retirement
• 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)

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is from $27.01 to $38.45 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/recruitment in the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.