Per-Diem Pharmacy Technician II - Sterile IV Compounding

Fred Hutch; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, based in Seattle, is seeking a Per-Diem Pharmacy Technician II for the Peninsula Clinic. You will prepare and label medications, compound sterile admixtures, and support training of technicians while triaging medication-related inquiries.

Requirements include a WA state pharmacy technician certification, a high school diploma, and 1 year of experience or completion of the Fred Hutch apprenticeship program. U.S. work authorization and drug screening apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Washington state pharmacy technician certification.
• 1 year pharmacy technician experience or completion of Fred Hutch pharmacy apprentice program.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
• Knowledge and experience compounding sterile intravenous admixtures (preferred).
• Knowledge and experience working with hazardous medications; EMR experience (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and label medication in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Compounding of sterile intravenous admixtures including hazardous, non-hazardous, and Investigational Drug Service medications.
• Assist in the training of pharmacy technicians, apprentices, and interns.
• Triage incoming phone calls and electronic messages relating to medications.
• Interact with professional and technical staff in a courteous manner.
• Cleaning and restocking sterile compounding areas.
• Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Pharmacy calculations

Computer data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Washington state pharmacy technician certification

Fred Hutch pharmacy apprentice program

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, based in Seattle, is seeking a Per-Diem Pharmacy Technician II for the Peninsula Clinic. You will prepare and label medications, compound sterile admixtures, and support training of technicians while triaging medication-related inquiries.

Requirements include a WA state pharmacy technician certification, a high school diploma, and 1 year of experience or completion of the Fred Hutch apprenticeship program. U.S. work authorization and drug screening apply.