Oncology Pharmacy Technician I | Patient‑Centered Med Prep

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision

Dental

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement

Family life support

Employee assistance program

Onsite health clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, based in Seattle, WA, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician I for the South Lake Union Campus. This 1.0 FTE, 40-hour/week position primarily runs Monday through Friday with periodic holiday shifts based on clinical need.

Responsibilities include preparing, packaging and labeling medications, triaging medication-related communications, maintaining the electronic medical record, assisting pharmacists, and supporting training of technicians.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current Washington state pharmacy technician license.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Familiar with the generic names of drugs along with their basic indication.
• Ability to use pharmacy computer systems and order entry in an accurate and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages and labels medication in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Online processing of prescription orders including billing appropriately and accurately
• Triage incoming phone calls and electronic messages relating to medications.
• Interact with professional and technical staff in a courteous manner.
• Cleaning and restocking pharmacy areas.
• Follows inventory control processes performing cycle counts and checking outdates.
• Accurately operates CII safe and follows all controlled substance procedures.
• Direct clinical inquiries requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment to a pharmacist.
• Answer inquiries not requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
• Assist in the training of pharmacy technicians, apprentices, and interns.
• Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
• Know and follow all Pharmacy Department and Fred Hutch policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal laws.

Skills

High school graduate

Washington state license

Pharmaceutical calculations

Clear communication

Drug nomenclature familiarity

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, based in Seattle, WA, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician I for the South Lake Union Campus. This 1.0 FTE, 40-hour/week position primarily runs Monday through Friday with periodic holiday shifts based on clinical need.

Responsibilities include preparing, packaging and labeling medications, triaging medication-related communications, maintaining the electronic medical record, assisting pharmacists, and supporting training of technicians.