Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - IV Compounding & Delivery

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center, part of UW Medicine in Seattle, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to join the Inpatient Pharmacy team. You will assist pharmacists with preparation, packaging, and delivery of medications under supervision.

Ideal candidates have six months of Pharmacy Assistant experience or equivalent, Washington State Pharmacy Technician certification, and strong communication/organizational skills. The role is full-time with rotating/variable shifts, including IV room duties.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.
• State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Experience with sterile IV admixture preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the IV room and compound IV meds per USP 797.
• Deliver medications to nursing units and hospital areas.
• Package medications in single-unit doses.
• Restock shelves in unit-dose fill and front counter.
• Perform monthly outdate checks and cleaning.
• Handle hazardous drugs per USP 800.
• Answer clinical inquiries requiring pharmacist judgement.
• Support automated dispensing cabinet refills.

Skills

Pharmacy assistant experience

IV admixture knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Harborview Medical Center, part of UW Medicine in Seattle, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to join the Inpatient Pharmacy team. You will assist pharmacists with preparation, packaging, and delivery of medications under supervision.

Ideal candidates have six months of Pharmacy Assistant experience or equivalent, Washington State Pharmacy Technician certification, and strong communication/organizational skills. The role is full-time with rotating/variable shifts, including IV room duties.