Community Pharmacy Technician

Jefferson Healthcare; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great location

Competitive salary

Outstanding benefits

Monetary incentive for certifications

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, WA, is seeking a full-time Community Pharmacy Technician. The role involves immunizations, prescription interpretation, medication preparation, and medication order verification, with collaboration on a hospital expansion project.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for excellent patient care. The position offers a great work-life balance, competitive salary, and robust benefits, including low insurance premiums, retirement

Qualifications

• Requires Washington State Pharmacy Technician Certification (A) in good standing
• BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire
• Experience with hospital and/or retail pharmacy preferred
• Proficiency administering pharmacy-based immunizations

Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations and review prescriptions
• Interpret prescriptions and perform medical reconciliation for patients
• Prepare medications for dispensing and verify medication orders
• Maintain accurate records and manage inventory
• Communicate effectively with inpatient care teams and other healthcare professionals

Skills

Immunizations

Inventory management

Pharmacy terminology

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Community Pharmacy Technician

Port Townsend Pharmacy Location

Announcement #329754

Jefferson Healthcare is looking for a full-time Community Pharmacy Technician to join our wonderful team of professionals. This role is responsible for administering immunizations, reviewing and interpreting prescriptions, medical reconciliation for patients, preparing medications for dispensing, and verifying medication orders. This position will support our pharmacy and hospital expansion project by collaborating closely with inpatient care teams. In addition, it is expected to maintain accurate records, manage inventory, and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Motivated, customer-focused individuals with a passion for healthcare are strongly encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What we can offer you:

• Work where you play - enjoy a great work-life balance in a beautiful location
• Competitive salary
• Outstanding benefits, including low insurance premiums for individuals and families.
  • Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and more
• Monetary incentive for certifications
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Washington State Pharmacy Technician Certification (A) in good standing required
• One year of hospital and/or retail pharmacy technician experience preferred
• Must continually maintain PTCB or ExCPT National Certification
• Experience using EPIC preferred
• Proficiency administering pharmacy-based immunizations
• BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire
• Must stay current in knowledge base, certifications, and licenses indicated above, and meet Hospital-mandated education requirements

Schedule:

1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week; Variable Schedule; 8-hour shifts

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimer: As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.