Associate Pharmacy Technician

Providence Health and Services; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Providence Health and Services in Centralia, WA seeks an Associate Pharmacy Technician to assist in the safe preparation and dispensing of medications—including IV and chemotherapeutics—in a hospital setting. Requires a certified Pharmacy Technician Level A program and licensure, plus aseptic technique experience and hospital operations familiarity.

You will support clinical care teams, ensure timely medication delivery, and promote patient-centered care aligned with the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Level A training program certified by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy, or equivalent educ/experience.
• Upon hire: Washington Pharmacy Technician License.
• Experience with telephone call prioritization.
• Experience with stressful/urgent need situations.
• 3 months Practical experience in a hospital pharmacy under the direct supervision of pharmacist.
• Experienced in IV admixture/aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties relating to the filling and dispensing of unit dose, IV and chemotherapeutic medications from the pharmacy to the nursing units and other ancillary departments in a prompt, safe and accurate manner.
• Performs all duties in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects the Sisters of Providence Mission and Philosophy.

Skills

Telephone call prioritization

Aseptic techniques

IV admixture

Hospital pharmacy operations

Education

Pharmacy Technician Level A training (WA State Board certified)

Washington Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

Associate Pharmacy Technician at Providence Health and Services

The Associate Pharmacy Technician assists in the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications, including unit dose, IV, and chemotherapeutic drugs, primarily within a hospital setting. This role requires completion of a certified Pharmacy Technician training program and licensure, along with experience in aseptic techniques and hospital pharmacy operations. The position supports clinical care teams by ensuring timely medication delivery and promoting patient-centered care aligned with the organization’s mission.

Description

• Performs duties relating to the filling and dispensing of unit dose, IV and chemotherapeutic medications from the pharmacy to the nursing units and other ancillary departments in a prompt, safe and accurate manner.
• Performs all duties in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects the Sisters of Providence Mission and Philosophy.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued — they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Centralia Hospital thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Level A training program certified by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy, or equivalent educ/experience.
• Upon hire: Washington Pharmacy Technician License.
• Experience with telephone call prioritization.
• Experience with stressful/urgent need situations.
• 3 months Practical experience in a hospital pharmacy under the direct supervision of pharmacist.
• Experienced in IV admixture/aseptic techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year Hospital pharmacy experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

• Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more.

Pay & Benefits

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Pay Range: $23.16 – $38.32

Work Details

• Job Schedule: Part time
• Job Shift: VariableWork Location: Centralia Hospital-Centralia
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Address: WA Centralia 914 S Scheuber Rd
• Department: 3033 PHARMACY WA PCH CENTRALIA MAIN 1ST FLOOR PHARMACY AREA
• Job Category: Pharmacy
• Job Function: Clinical Care
• Career Track: Clinical Support
• Company: Providence
• Requisition ID: 388836
• Job Description URL: providence.jobs/benefits

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Other Information

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