Inpatient Pharmacy Technician – IV & Sterile Compounding

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center, part of UW Medicine, seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient pharmacy activities and IV compounding in a hospital setting. The role involves assisting pharmacists, preparing and packaging medications, and delivering to nursing units.

Ideal candidates have six months of related experience and Washington State Pharmacy Technician certification, plus familiarity with sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling under USP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant or equivalent education/experience.
• State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Knowledge of sterile IV admixture practices preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform under supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Familiarity with USP 797/800 standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pharmacy assistant experience

IV admixture knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Hazardous drugs handling

Tools

Pyxis

Job description

Harborview Medical Center, part of UW Medicine, seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient pharmacy activities and IV compounding in a hospital setting. The role involves assisting pharmacists, preparing and packaging medications, and delivering to nursing units.

Ideal candidates have six months of related experience and Washington State Pharmacy Technician certification, plus familiarity with sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling under USP guidelines.