Inpatient Pharmacy Tech | Seattle, Full-Time Rotating

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for inpatient duties in the hospital’s pharmacy department. The role involves assisting pharmacists, processing prescriptions, IV preparation, and safe handling of hazardous drugs within USP 797/800 guidelines.

This is a full-time, on-site position with rotating shifts. A WA Pharmacy Technician certification and at least six months of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Good communication and organizational skills are required.
• A six-month minimum experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or equivalent education/experience.
• Familiarity with sterile IV admixture practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill medications from Pyxis refill sheets for the whole hospital.
• Deliver medications to nursing units and other hospital areas.
• Package medications in single-unit packages.
• Restock shelves in unit dose fill and front counter areas.
• Complete monthly outdate checks and cleaning as assigned by Supervisor.
• Fill Ward Stock Requisition sheets for Nursing Units.
• Package patient-specific medications in single-unit packages.
• Under supervision, perform bulk compounding of pharmaceuticals from a formula.
• Enter prescriptions and charge/credit data into the system.
• Work in the IV room and compound IV medications per USP 797 standards.
• Handle and prepare hazardous drugs per USP 800 standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sterile IV admixture knowledge

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (WA)

Tools

Pyxis system

USP 797

Job description

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for inpatient duties in the hospital’s pharmacy department. The role involves assisting pharmacists, processing prescriptions, IV preparation, and safe handling of hazardous drugs within USP 797/800 guidelines.

This is a full-time, on-site position with rotating shifts. A WA Pharmacy Technician certification and at least six months of related experience are required.